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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. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:
(a) Born.
(b) Baptized.
(c) Legitimized.
(d) Incapacitated.

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

3. Galileo was forced to travel to Rome to obtain which type of license?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Printing.
(c) Driver's.
(d) Contractor's.

4. How many bystanders were at the meeting of Galileo and the Office of the Inquisition?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 10.

5. What is the name of the Pope's office?
(a) St. Peter's Square.
(b) Cardinal's Cell.
(c) Vatican City.
(d) Holy Office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria Celeste recalls being in the garden with her father learning about which of the following?

2. Maria Celeste worried that the stress of the trial would interfere with Galileo's ____.

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

4. Due to Galileo's poor health, Niccolini repeatedly petitioned the Pope, asking for _________.

5. Which item in Maria Celeste's room was in need of repair?

(see the answer key)

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