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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There was great hope that Galileo's new book would be published in which country?
(a) Netherlands.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. In what month did Maria Celeste die?
(a) April.
(b) June.
(c) December.
(d) November.

3. What continued to plague Galileo up until the time he died?
(a) Lack of recognition.
(b) Loss of Arcangela.
(c) Crohn's disease.
(d) Inquisition.

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

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

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

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

8. What word is used to describe the topic of the new book?
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Humdrum.

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

10. What was the first name of Galileo's father?
(a) Ricardo.
(b) Vincenzio.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Francesco.

11. To whom was the book dedicated?
(a) Pope Urban.
(b) French ambassador.
(c) Maria Celeste.
(d) Ambassador Niiccolini.

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

13. In what country was the book finally published?
(a) France.
(b) Luxembourg.
(c) Holland.
(d) Belgium.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would act as judge(s) at Galileo's trial?

2. What is the standard title given to nuns at the convent?

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

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

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

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