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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 is the name of the monastery that could have been used to contain Galileo after he left SIena?
(a) Sacred Heart.
(b) Dominica.
(c) Certosa.
(d) San Matteo.

2. What was the name of Galileo's contact within the Vatican?
(a) Tringali.
(b) Bacelli.
(c) Verardi.
(d) Riccardi.

3. What word is used to indicate a joyous celebration?
(a) Jubilation.
(b) Frackas.
(c) Kerfuffle.
(d) Dirge.

4. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.
(a) In seclusion.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) In bed.
(d) Indoors.

5. What was the nickname given to Father Christopher Scheiner?
(a) Appelles.
(b) Ptolomy.
(c) Gioello.
(d) Aristotle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?

3. Which item is not mentioned in the observations on gravity?

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

5. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?

(see the answer key)

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