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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. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?
(a) Newton.
(b) Sagan.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Einstein.

2. Officials from which region would be responsible for approving Galileo's manuscript?
(a) Padua.
(b) Venice.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

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

4. What was the name of Galileo's contact within the Vatican?
(a) Riccardi.
(b) Bacelli.
(c) Verardi.
(d) Tringali.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Pope's office?

2. How many copies of the book were published once it was approved?

3. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?

4. In addition to regular financial aid, Galileo began to work as a ______ at the convent.

5. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.

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