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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle believed that mathematicians focused on what type of questions?
(a) Fascinating.
(b) Inclusive.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Immaterial.

2. How old was Galileo at the time of the trial?
(a) 70.
(b) 67.
(c) 78.
(d) 74.

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

4. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.
(a) Duchess.
(b) Empress.
(c) Baronness.
(d) Ambassadress.

5. Maria Celeste sent regular letters to her father, often enclosing prayers on which topic?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Strength.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Penance.

6. Which of the following was a major contributor to Galileo's death?
(a) Kidney problems.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Dysentery.
(d) Bubonic plague.

7. It is erroneously reported that Galileo was tried in which year?
(a) 1616.
(b) 1637.
(c) 1639.
(d) 1621.

8. Although the Dialogue was never legally banned, its printing was ______.
(a) Painstakingly slow.
(b) Postponed.
(c) Canceled.
(d) Constantly modified.

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

10. What word is used by Niccolini that means the same thing as "interfered?"
(a) Excluded.
(b) Meddled.
(c) Muckraked.
(d) Intruded.

11. Galileo revisited the possibility of publishing which book despite Pope Urban's objection?
(a) Mathematics as a Science.
(b) Two New Sciences.
(c) Discourse on Motion and Gravity.
(d) Sun and the Moon.

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

13. Maria Celeste continued to worry about the state of Galileo's ______.
(a) Soul.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Possessions.
(d) Family relationships.

14. Galileo was sent back to Arcetri because his living situation was too pleasant in which city?
(a) Padua.
(b) Rome.
(c) Siena.
(d) Florence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The book would show observations and theories that went directly against the teachings of which famous man?

2. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.

3. In what month did Niccolini petition the Pope once more?

4. Galileo was ordered to cease which of the following?

5. What word is used to describe the topic of the new book?

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