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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. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Patricia.
(d) Annalise.

2. Which member of the Medici was installed as the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Cosimo.
(b) Vincenzo.
(c) Fernando.
(d) Anthony.

3. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?
(a) Edict of 1616.
(b) Astronomers' Discourse.
(c) Heretic Law.
(d) Mathematicians' Treatise.

4. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?
(a) Archbishop of Canterbury.
(b) Grand Duke of Tuscany.
(c) Pope Pius XII.
(d) Cardinal Richelieu.

5. How old was Maria Celeste when she entered the convent?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 17.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to regular financial aid, Galileo began to work as a ______ at the convent.

2. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?

3. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?

4. Which person was eager to step forward to help the convent through their leanest hours?

5. How long did Galileo stay in Rome this time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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. Discuss the arrival of "Treatise on the Tides." How long did it take to write the important work? To whom was the work dedicated?

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

5. When did Virginia take her vows? Where did she get the name Maria Celeste?

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

7. Discuss some of the complaints the Galileis had regarding various illnesses.

8. Discuss Galileo's first trip to Rome to meet with Urban. Also discuss Galileo's friendship with Prince Cesi.

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

10. Despite scientific advancements many people were at a loss to explain the plague, how it spread, and how to cure it. Discuss some of the beliefs of the people.

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