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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:
(a) Pagan Ostracizing.
(b) Jewish Re-education.
(c) Protestant Reformation.
(d) Catholic Condemnation.

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

5. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?
(a) Second Baron.
(b) Grand Duke.
(c) Crown Prince.
(d) Viscount of Rome.

6. Early the next year, a quarantine that would last ______ days was put into effect.
(a) 25.
(b) 35.
(c) 60.
(d) 40.

7. Galileo was afraid to send books to Rome because they would be:
(a) Burned.
(b) Hidden.
(c) Confiscated.
(d) Discarded.

8. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?
(a) Cardinal Creepy.
(b) Father Monster.
(c) Brother Ghoul.
(d) Monsignor Crab.

9. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?
(a) Cardinal Barberini.
(b) Cardinal Benedict.
(c) Cardinal Tringali.
(d) Cardinal Mallazzi.

10. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 47.
(b) 59.
(c) 71.
(d) 62.

11. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?
(a) Blasphemy.
(b) Sacreligious.
(c) Apostasy.
(d) Heresy.

12. What caused the delay in Galileo's trip to the Vatican?
(a) Weather.
(b) Financial problems.
(c) Illness.
(d) Death in the family.

13. Shortly after, Vincenzo and Sestilia announced the birth of their second child, a boy named:
(a) Fernando.
(b) Carlo.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Michelangelo.

14. What is the name of the order at the convent?
(a) Rule of Saint Clare.
(b) Order of the Virgin Mary.
(c) Convent of St. Lucia.
(d) Rule of the Holy Ghost.

15. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Pius.
(b) Urban.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Amadeo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take before the printing was complete?

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

3. What word is used to describe something that is opposite or against?

4. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?

5. Maria Celeste recalls being in the garden with her father learning about which of the following?

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