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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 was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?
(a) Maria.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Livia.
(d) Constance.

2. For some unknown reason Galileo did not save all of Maria Celeste's letters during that year. How many letters did Galileo manage to save?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

4. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 71.
(b) 59.
(c) 62.
(d) 47.

5. What word is often used in regards to the presence of the Sun?
(a) Solicentric.
(b) Atrophic.
(c) Heliocentric.
(d) Solar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe something that is opposite or against?

2. What name did the second daughter adopt?

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

4. What is the name of the order at the convent?

5. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?

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