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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. Anti-Catholics objected to the Pope rejecting Galileo's work solely on:
(a) Biblical grounds.
(b) Personal beliefs.
(c) Peer pressure.
(d) Political pressure.

2. While being forced to stay in Rome Galileo gave power of attorney to which of the following?
(a) Vincenzo.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Maria Celeste.
(d) Arcangela.

3. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Giabruzzi.
(c) Medici.
(d) Gamba.

4. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?
(a) Pisa.
(b) Arcetri.
(c) Naples.
(d) Padua.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe the topic of the new book?

2. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?

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

4. Maria Celeste took on the role of teacher in which area?

5. What word is used to reference a report issued by the office to important officials?

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