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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. It is erroneously reported that Galileo was tried in which year?
(a) 1637.
(b) 1639.
(c) 1616.
(d) 1621.

2. Officials from which region would be responsible for approving Galileo's manuscript?
(a) Rome.
(b) Venice.
(c) Padua.
(d) Florence.

3. What illness would eventually cause Maria Celeste's death?
(a) Rheumatic fever.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Dysentery.

4. In what country was the book finally published?
(a) Holland.
(b) Belgium.
(c) France.
(d) Luxembourg.

5. At this time Galileo was living in which town or city?
(a) Florence.
(b) Pisa.
(c) Arcetri.
(d) Padua.

Short Answer Questions

1. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.

2. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

3. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?

4. In the autumn of 1633, Galileo began to experience the onset of which mental state?

5. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.

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