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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. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?
(a) Coot.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Eagle.

2. Which person was eager to step forward to help the convent through their leanest hours?
(a) Arcangela.
(b) Elisa.
(c) Mariana.
(d) Cristina.

3. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?
(a) 72.
(b) 55.
(c) 64.
(d) 68.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

3. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?

4. Early the next year, a quarantine that would last ______ days was put into effect.

5. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?

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