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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. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:
(a) Money for college.
(b) A husband.
(c) A place to live.
(d) An adoptive family.

2. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Medici.
(b) Delvecchio.
(c) Riccardi.
(d) Giambanco.

3. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?
(a) Cardinal Allegretti.
(b) Guido Bruno.
(c) Cosimo de' Medici.
(d) Pope John I.

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

5. What was the name of the youngest Galilei child.
(a) Galileo.
(b) Vincenzo.
(c) Mario.
(d) Guiseppe.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the law, it was likely that many people in Galileo's occupation would be considered to be which of the following?

2. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?

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

4. 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?

5. The author speaks at length of the war, which involved which country?

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