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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. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.
(a) Gregory.
(b) Urban.
(c) John.
(d) Pius.

2. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?
(a) New shoes.
(b) Advice.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothing.

3. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:
(a) Jewish Re-education.
(b) Protestant Reformation.
(c) Catholic Condemnation.
(d) Pagan Ostracizing.

4. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?
(a) Naples.
(b) Pisa.
(c) Padua.
(d) Arcetri.

5. Maria Celeste recalls being in the garden with her father learning about which of the following?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Tides.
(c) Telescope.
(d) Gravity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the man killed?

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

3. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?

4. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?

5. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?

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