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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Galileo suffered from many ailments involving his eyes. Which of the following was not one of those ailments?
(a) Pink Eye.
(b) Cataracts.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Glaucoma.

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

4. What word is used to indicate a joyous celebration?
(a) Dirge.
(b) Frackas.
(c) Kerfuffle.
(d) Jubilation.

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

10. Geri Bocchineri commented that the death of Maria Celeste was a true case of what?
(a) Being freed.
(b) Cruelty.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Irony.

11. Which Pope approved of Galileo's conviction?
(a) Paul.
(b) Urban.
(c) Clement.
(d) Gregory.

12. What illness would eventually cause Maria Celeste's death?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Dysentery.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Rheumatic fever.

13. 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.

14. What was the occupation of Galileo's Venetian friend?
(a) Theologian.
(b) Professor.
(c) Mathematician.
(d) Lawyer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?

2. Which of the following was not one of Galileo's avid supporters?

3. How old was Galileo at the time of the trial?

4. In this year, Maria Celeste was once again considered for which high level position at San Matteo?

5. Which Pope approved the Edict of 1616?

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