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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. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?
(a) Dialogue on the Tides.
(b) Discourse on Gravity.
(c) From Here to the Stars.
(d) Secrets of the Sun and Moon.

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

3. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Padua.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Rome.

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

5. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?
(a) 1631.
(b) 1624.
(c) 1622.
(d) 1643.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

2. What was the name of the convent that housed two of Galileo's daughters?

3. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

4. What name did the second daughter adopt?

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

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