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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. Galileo planned to make a detour on the way to the Vatican to visit his old friend:
(a) Antonio.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Cesi.
(d) Cosimo.

2. The author speaks at length of the war, which involved which country?
(a) Austria.
(b) Spain.
(c) Lichtenstein.
(d) England.

3. How long did Galileo stay in Rome this time?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 4 months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

2. What word is used to indicate a joyous celebration?

3. What was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?

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

5. Maria Celeste managed to keep informed of Galileo's trials with the help of which family member's brother?

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