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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 tragic affliction was responsible for the death of Prince Cesi?
(a) Bubonic Plague.
(b) Scurvy.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Rheumatic Fever.

2. Galileo began a new book, the idea for which had been ruminating for nearly ____ years.
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

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

4. Which Pope approved of Galileo's conviction?
(a) Clement.
(b) Urban.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Paul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was the book dedicated?

2. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:

3. If Galileo was able to prove that science had a legitimate place in the world, the Pope would no longer appear to be:

4. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?

5. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?

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