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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five, At Siena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of the Medici was installed as the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Cosimo.
(b) Fernando.
(c) Vincenzo.
(d) Anthony.

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

3. What was the name of the convent that housed two of Galileo's daughters?
(a) Convent of San Matteo.
(b) Convent of St. Francis.
(c) Convent of the Sacred Heart.
(d) Convent of St. Augustine.

4. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Intense.
(c) Laborious.
(d) Biased.

5. In addition to regular financial aid, Galileo began to work as a ______ at the convent.
(a) Gardener.
(b) Handyman.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was forced to travel to Rome to obtain which type of license?

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

3. Which item is not mentioned in the observations on gravity?

4. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?

5. What was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?

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