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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 to describe Galileo's trial?
(a) Laborious.
(b) Biased.
(c) Intense.
(d) Frivolous.

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

3. There was great hope that Galileo's new book would be published in which country?
(a) England.
(b) Netherlands.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. What was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?
(a) Piccolomini.
(b) Niccolini.
(c) Giambanco.
(d) Barberini.

5. Maria Celeste tended to write long letters to Galileo on which day of the week?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?

2. In what month did Niccolini petition the Pope once more?

3. How was Cardinal Barberini related to Pope Urban?

4. What was the occupation of Fra Micanzio?

5. According to Galileo, how many "new" sciences were being introduced?

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