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

2. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

3. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?
(a) 1604.
(b) 1631.
(c) 1623.
(d) 1645.

4. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?
(a) Second Baron.
(b) Viscount of Rome.
(c) Grand Duke.
(d) Crown Prince.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?

2. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?

3. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

4. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?

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

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