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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 major complaint and source of illness at the convent?
(a) Spoiled food.
(b) Sick children.
(c) Cold.
(d) Rodents.

2. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Giambanco.
(b) Delvecchio.
(c) Riccardi.
(d) Medici.

3. What weather phenomenon plagued Arcetri in 1633?
(a) Hail.
(b) Wind.
(c) Rain.
(d) Snow.

4. When Galileo arrived in Rome, he was lodged at which of the following?
(a) Ambassadors Row.
(b) Medici Court.
(c) Tuscan Embassy.
(d) College of Cardinals.

5. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 5 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was afraid to send books to Rome because they would be:

2. in what months did the height of the problem hit?

3. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

4. What name did the second daughter adopt?

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

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