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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. Galileo was plagued with which affliction?
(a) Depression.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Hypertension.
(d) Anxiety.

2. Galileo was ordered to cease which of the following?
(a) Visiting Maria Celeste.
(b) Inventing.
(c) Social contact.
(d) Traveling.

3. In 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?
(a) War of the Roses.
(b) Italian Cival War.
(c) Revolutionary War.
(d) Thirty Years War.

4. Which member of the Medici was installed as the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Fernando.
(b) Vincenzo.
(c) Cosimo.
(d) Anthony.

5. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.
(a) Pius.
(b) John.
(c) Urban.
(d) Gregory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Compared to Rome, the atmosphere in Venice was refereed to as being _____.

2. What was the name of Galileo's brother?

3. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?

4. In 1633, the nuns complained of the excessive ____.

5. Which of the following was not one of the reasons given to the Pope by Niccolini?

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