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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was Cardinal Barberini related to Pope Urban?
(a) Nephew.
(b) Godson.
(c) Brother.
(d) Cousin.

3. Galileo would be allowed to go home if he agreed to do what to the Dialogue?
(a) Rewrite.
(b) Modify.
(c) Burn.
(d) Include the church.

4. Due to Galileo's poor health, Niccolini repeatedly petitioned the Pope, asking for _________.
(a) Expediency.
(b) Continuation.
(c) Revocation.
(d) Mistrial.

5. What was the name of the woman's son?
(a) Ricci.
(b) Amadeo.
(c) Alberto.
(d) Guiseppe.

6. The investigation into these affairs was known as the __________________.
(a) Arbitration.
(b) DIsambiguation.
(c) Inquisition.
(d) Crusade.

7. Maria Celeste was plagued with which malady?
(a) Malaise.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Consumption.

8. What is the standard title given to nuns at the convent?
(a) Suor.
(b) Bambino.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

9. The book would show observations and theories that went directly against the teachings of which famous man?
(a) Fermi.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Newton.

10. Who would act as judge(s) at Galileo's trial?
(a) Cardinals.
(b) Pope.
(c) Archduke of Tuscany.
(d) Archbishops.

11. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?
(a) Biased.
(b) Laborious.
(c) Intense.
(d) Frivolous.

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

13. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?
(a) Arno.
(b) Siena.
(c) Florence.
(d) Trieste.

14. Galileo communicated the news of Maria Celeste's death to his friend Elia Diodati, who lived in which major European city?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Amsterdam.

15. What was the first name of Mrs. Niccolini?
(a) Angeline.
(b) Patrizia.
(c) Caterina.
(d) Livia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not one of the reasons given to the Pope by Niccolini?

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

3. Maria Celeste continued to worry about the state of Galileo's ______.

4. In 1633, the nuns complained of the excessive ____.

5. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?

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