Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Dava Sobel
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 99 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Dava Sobel
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, in Rome.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of Galileo's brother?
(a) Raphael.
(b) Gambino.
(c) Michelangelo.
(d) Vincenzo.

3. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?
(a) Lyncean Academicians.
(b) Roman Astronomers.
(c) Moravian Mathematicians.
(d) College of Cardinals.

4. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?
(a) Unmarriageable.
(b) Impetuous.
(c) Imbecile.
(d) Gifted.

5. What is another name for a nun's living quarters?
(a) Cabin.
(b) Cupboard.
(c) State room.
(d) Cell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person was eager to step forward to help the convent through their leanest hours?

2. What was the name of the place Maria Celeste worked at the convent?

3. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

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

5. What was the name of the town where the friend lived?

(see the answer key)

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