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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. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 11.

2. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?
(a) 1615.
(b) 1610.
(c) 1620.
(d) 1623.

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

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

5. According to the law, it was likely that many people in Galileo's occupation would be considered to be which of the following?
(a) Impudent.
(b) Traitors.
(c) Heretics.
(d) Ill-informed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous man was killed in the same year she was born?

2. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?

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

4. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"

5. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.

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