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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 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?
(a) War of the Roses.
(b) Italian Cival War.
(c) Thirty Years War.
(d) Revolutionary War.

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

3. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?
(a) Einstein.
(b) Copernicus.
(c) Sagan.
(d) Newton.

4. Which type of clock was invented by Galileo and another person?
(a) Pendulum.
(b) Anti-movement.
(c) Mantel.
(d) Grandfather.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?

2. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?

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

4. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?

5. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:

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