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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six, From Arcetri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the occupation of Galileo's Venetian friend?
(a) Professor.
(b) Theologian.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Mathematician.

2. What word did Galileo use to describe Maria Celeste's mind?
(a) Curious.
(b) Endless.
(c) Beleaguered.
(d) Exquisite.

3. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?
(a) Coot.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Eagle.

4. What was the name of Galileo's host?
(a) Nicolini.
(b) Bertolli.
(c) Gambini.
(d) Barberini.

5. Which person was eager to step forward to help the convent through their leanest hours?
(a) Arcangela.
(b) Cristina.
(c) Elisa.
(d) Mariana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the delay in Galileo's trip to the Vatican?

2. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?

3. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"

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

5. Which type of clock was invented by Galileo and another person?

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