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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. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:
(a) There are other planets in the galaxy.
(b) Earth is not flat.
(c) Galileo should be canonized.
(d) Earth travels around the Sun.

2. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?
(a) Imprisoned.
(b) Reformation.
(c) Confirmation.
(d) Cloistered.

3. What was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?
(a) Therese.
(b) Angelica.
(c) Maria.
(d) Livia.

4. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?
(a) Heretic Law.
(b) Edict of 1616.
(c) Astronomers' Discourse.
(d) Mathematicians' Treatise.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In order to impress the new pope, Galileo sent a copy of his yet to be published work titled:

3. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

4. What was the name of the youngest Galilei child.

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

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