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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 Galileo's official position with the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Astronomer.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Chief Mathematician.
(d) Secretary.

2. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?
(a) 1615.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1620.
(d) 1610.

3. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Gamba.
(c) Giabruzzi.
(d) Medici.

4. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?
(a) 6.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

5. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?
(a) Pope John I.
(b) Cosimo de' Medici.
(c) Cardinal Allegretti.
(d) Guido Bruno.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.

4. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?

5. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.

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