View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?
(a) 1615.
(b) 1610.
(c) 1620.
(d) 1623.

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

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

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

5. How many copies of the book were published once it was approved?
(a) 500.
(b) 2500.
(c) 1000.
(d) 750.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of Galileo's Venetian friend?

2. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?

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

4. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?

5. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 154 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample