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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 was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?
(a) Maria.
(b) Angelica.
(c) Livia.
(d) Therese.

2. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Rome.
(c) Padua.
(d) Pisa.

3. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.
(a) In a hospital.
(b) Indoors.
(c) In bed.
(d) In seclusion.

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

5. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?
(a) 1624.
(b) 1643.
(c) 1631.
(d) 1622.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take before the printing was complete?

2. Because of a lack of follow through, which inventor came up with the same idea less than twenty years later?

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

4. Galileo was afraid to send books to Rome because they would be:

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

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