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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 major complaint and source of illness at the convent?
(a) Sick children.
(b) Spoiled food.
(c) Cold.
(d) Rodents.

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

3. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:
(a) The Geologist.
(b) The Astronomer.
(c) The Academist.
(d) The Assayer.

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

5. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 71.
(b) 59.
(c) 47.
(d) 62.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?

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

3. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?

4. What word is used to describe something that is opposite or against?

5. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

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