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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which country was the book eventually printed?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Holland.
(d) Belgium.

3. What was the name of the doctor that cared for Maria Celeste?
(a) Medici.
(b) Niccolini.
(c) Barberini.
(d) Ronconi.

4. Maria Celeste hoped fervently that the Pope and others would dismiss the trial once they realized the extent of Galileo's _____.
(a) Brilliance.
(b) Repentance.
(c) Illness.
(d) Dementia.

5. What was the nickname given to Father Christopher Scheiner?
(a) Ptolomy.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Gioello.
(d) Appelles.

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

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

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

9. Where did this person go?
(a) Sellia.
(b) Loreto.
(c) Marano.
(d) Trenta.

10. According to Galileo, how many "new" sciences were being introduced?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

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

12. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.
(a) In bed.
(b) Indoors.
(c) In a hospital.
(d) In seclusion.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Maria Celeste die?

2. If Galileo was able to prove that science had a legitimate place in the world, the Pope would no longer appear to be:

3. 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?

4. How many bystanders were at the meeting of Galileo and the Office of the Inquisition?

5. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?

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