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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month did Niccolini petition the Pope once more?
(a) March.
(b) April.
(c) September.
(d) June.

2. In what year did Maria Celeste die?
(a) 1642.
(b) 1639.
(c) 1547.
(d) 1634.

3. In which century was the monastery built?
(a) 15th.
(b) 17th.
(c) 13th.
(d) 14th.

4. How many years did Galileo live after the death of Maria Celeste?
(a) 1.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

5. After the death of Maria Celeste which relative moved into Galileo's house?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sestilia.
(d) Anna.

6. Galileo managed to maintain friendships with powerful people, including which of the following?
(a) Prince Medici.
(b) Archbishop of Siena.
(c) Grand Duke of Florence.
(d) First High Cardinal.

7. Anti-Catholics objected to the Pope rejecting Galileo's work solely on:
(a) Biblical grounds.
(b) Political pressure.
(c) Peer pressure.
(d) Personal beliefs.

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

9. In the autumn of 1633, Galileo began to experience the onset of which mental state?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Despondency.
(c) Mania.
(d) Dementia.

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

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

12. The nuns at the convent rejoiced with the news of Galileo's impending return. Which of the nuns ran to Maria Celeste crying with joy?
(a) Abbess.
(b) Lead Suor.
(c) Mother Superior.
(d) Arcangela.

13. What word is used to describe a long and arduous process?
(a) Painstaking.
(b) Laborious.
(c) Anti-climactic.
(d) Tedious.

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

15. Who left Galileo's presence at this time, much to Galileo's objection?
(a) Vincenzio.
(b) Michelangelo.
(c) Livia.
(d) Carlo.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Galileo, how many "new" sciences were being introduced?

2. What word is used to indicate a joyous celebration?

3. What word is used to reference a report issued by the office to important officials?

4. Maria Celeste sent regular letters to her father, often enclosing prayers on which topic?

5. What is the name of the monastery that could have been used to contain Galileo after he left SIena?

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