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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 name did the second daughter adopt?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Arcangela.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Michael.

2. The investigation into these affairs was known as the __________________.
(a) Inquisition.
(b) DIsambiguation.
(c) Crusade.
(d) Arbitration.

3. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?
(a) Dialogue on the Tides.
(b) Secrets of the Sun and Moon.
(c) From Here to the Stars.
(d) Discourse on Gravity.

4. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.
(a) Empress.
(b) Ambassadress.
(c) Baronness.
(d) Duchess.

5. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Pius.
(b) Urban.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Amadeo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1630, approximately _____ Florentines died from disease?

3. What was the first name of Galileo's father?

4. Maria Celeste tended to write long letters to Galileo on which day of the week?

5. How many bystanders were at the meeting of Galileo and the Office of the Inquisition?

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