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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. What tragic affliction was responsible for the death of Prince Cesi?
(a) Bubonic Plague.
(b) Scurvy.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Rheumatic Fever.

2. How was the man killed?
(a) Burned at the stake.
(b) Hanged.
(c) Shot.
(d) Starvation.

3. Maria Celeste took on the role of teacher in which area?
(a) Art.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Music.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was forced to travel to Rome to obtain which type of license?

2. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?

3. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

4. Which of the following was the main carrier of disease at this time?

5. What is another name for a nun's living quarters?

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