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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. In what month did the Pope take office?
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) November.
(d) February.

2. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?
(a) 1603.
(b) 1619.
(c) 1600.
(d) 1623.

3. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?
(a) 16.
(b) 22.
(c) 13.
(d) 19.

4. Galileo planned to make a detour on the way to the Vatican to visit his old friend:
(a) Antonio.
(b) Cesi.
(c) Cosimo.
(d) Gregory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?

2. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?

3. In 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?

4. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:

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

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