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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 word was used to describe Maria Celeste?
(a) Imbecile.
(b) Unmarriageable.
(c) Impetuous.
(d) Gifted.

2. What name did the second daughter adopt?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Arcangela.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Michael.

3. How old was Maria Celeste when she entered the convent?
(a) 11.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

4. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?
(a) 68.
(b) 64.
(c) 55.
(d) 72.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?

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

3. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:

4. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?

5. What caused the delay in Galileo's trip to the Vatican?

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