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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 Pope approved of Galileo's conviction?
(a) Urban.
(b) Paul.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Clement.

2. According to Galileo, how many "new" sciences were being introduced?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?
(a) Venice.
(b) Siena.
(c) Padua.
(d) Sicily.

4. Maria Celeste continued to worry about the state of Galileo's ______.
(a) Clothes.
(b) Possessions.
(c) Soul.
(d) Family relationships.

5. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?
(a) Grand Duke of Tuscany.
(b) Pope Pius XII.
(c) Archbishop of Canterbury.
(d) Cardinal Richelieu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?

2. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:

3. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?

4. Which item in Maria Celeste's room was in need of repair?

5. According to the law, it was likely that many people in Galileo's occupation would be considered to be which of the following?

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