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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. What word is used by Niccolini that means the same thing as "interfered?"
(a) Muckraked.
(b) Intruded.
(c) Excluded.
(d) Meddled.

2. Which of the following was the main carrier of disease at this time?
(a) Mosquito.
(b) Rat.
(c) Flea.
(d) Dog.

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

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

5. Galileo began a new book, the idea for which had been ruminating for nearly ____ years.
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. There was great hope that Galileo's new book would be published in which country?

2. In order to impress the new pope, Galileo sent a copy of his yet to be published work titled:

3. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?

4. Galileo managed to maintain friendships with powerful people, including which of the following?

5. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.

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