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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, In Care of the Tuscan Embassy, Villa Medici, Rome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?
(a) Biased.
(b) Intense.
(c) Frivolous.
(d) Laborious.

2. Maria Celeste worried that the stress of the trial would interfere with Galileo's ____.
(a) Work.
(b) Studies.
(c) Mental state.
(d) Health.

3. How long did it take before the printing was complete?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 9 months.

4. What is it called when one builds a model of a new product?
(a) Sample.
(b) Rendering.
(c) Prototype.
(d) Model.

5. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?
(a) Cloistered.
(b) Confirmation.
(c) Reformation.
(d) Imprisoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to impress the new pope, Galileo sent a copy of his yet to be published work titled:

2. What is the standard title given to nuns at the convent?

3. Maria Celeste hoped fervently that the Pope and others would dismiss the trial once they realized the extent of Galileo's _____.

4. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?

5. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?

(see the answer key)

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