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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 word is best used to describe a delay or block in an experiment?
(a) Hindrance.
(b) Objection.
(c) Postponement.
(d) Annoyance.

2. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
(a) Padua.
(b) Rome.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Genoa.

3. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Coot.
(d) Hawk.

4. What was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?
(a) Niccolini.
(b) Giambanco.
(c) Barberini.
(d) Piccolomini.

5. There was great hope that Galileo's new book would be published in which country?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Netherlands.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?

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

3. What was the main topic of this book?

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

5. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?

(see the answer key)

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