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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. When Galileo arrived in Rome, he was lodged at which of the following?
(a) Tuscan Embassy.
(b) Ambassadors Row.
(c) College of Cardinals.
(d) Medici Court.

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

3. Which of the following was not one of Galileo's avid supporters?
(a) Francesco Niccolini.
(b) Pope Gregory.
(c) Fernando Medici.
(d) Cardinal Barberini.

4. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?
(a) Lyncean Academicians.
(b) College of Cardinals.
(c) Roman Astronomers.
(d) Moravian Mathematicians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tragic affliction was responsible for the death of Prince Cesi?

2. How old was Maria Celeste when she entered the convent?

3. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.

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

5. In which country was the book eventually printed?

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