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

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

3. In what month did the Pope take office?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) November.
(d) February.

4. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?
(a) Annalise.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Patricia.
(d) Catherine.

5. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?
(a) Farm equipment.
(b) Property.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?

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

3. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?

4. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

5. How old was Galileo when Marina died?

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