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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:
(a) Catholic Condemnation.
(b) Protestant Reformation.
(c) Jewish Re-education.
(d) Pagan Ostracizing.

2. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Medici.
(b) Giabruzzi.
(c) Gamba.
(d) Benedict.

3. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Medici.
(b) Riccardi.
(c) Delvecchio.
(d) Giambanco.

4. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?
(a) 1631.
(b) 1624.
(c) 1622.
(d) 1643.

5. In addition to regular financial aid, Galileo began to work as a ______ at the convent.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Handyman.
(d) Gardener.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item in Maria Celeste's room was in need of repair?

2. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

3. According to the law, it was likely that many people in Galileo's occupation would be considered to be which of the following?

4. Which type of clock was invented by Galileo and another person?

5. What was the name of Galileo's contact within the Vatican?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the invention of the pendulum clock and how it came about. What happened to the invention?

2. Why did Galileo have to go through regular channels if the Pope approved of the work? Who was responsible for issuing the printing licenses?

3. How severe was the presence of the plague in Rome in the 1600s? When was the worst period in history for the plague? How does Sobel refer to the returning plague?

4. In addition to helping Galileo with the printing license, other benefits came from his relationship with Caterina. What were the benefits?

5. What was the purpose of Galileo's next trip to Rome? Who did he see?

6. Which scientist most influenced the work of Galileo? What was Galileo's intention with his experiments?

7. When the Galilei children were small, Galileo held two similar jobs in the math and science fields. What were the jobs and where were they? Why were the jobs unusual?

8. Explain the first experience with a telescope. Also explain what it meant to the future study of the galaxy.

9. Describe Maria Celeste's birth and journey to the Convent at San Matteo.

10. Name at least one of the major issues faced by Urban in his new position as Pope. How did Urban respond?

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