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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, On Bellosguardo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.
(a) Oliva.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Maria.

2. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Coot.
(d) Hawk.

3. According to the law, it was likely that many people in Galileo's occupation would be considered to be which of the following?
(a) Ill-informed.
(b) Traitors.
(c) Impudent.
(d) Heretics.

4. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Patricia.
(c) Annalise.
(d) Virginia.

5. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?
(a) Discourse on Gravity.
(b) Secrets of the Sun and Moon.
(c) Dialogue on the Tides.
(d) From Here to the Stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the order at the convent?

2. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?

3. In what month did the Pope take office?

4. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:

5. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?

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