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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. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?
(a) 1645.
(b) 1631.
(c) 1604.
(d) 1623.

2. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?
(a) 1623.
(b) 1600.
(c) 1619.
(d) 1603.

3. What was the name of the town where the friend lived?
(a) Arcetri.
(b) Arno.
(c) Rome.
(d) Acquasparta.

4. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?
(a) Heresy.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Sacreligious.
(d) Apostasy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?

2. Early the next year, a quarantine that would last ______ days was put into effect.

3. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?

4. Shortly after, Vincenzo and Sestilia announced the birth of their second child, a boy named:

5. What was the name of Galileo's host?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the opening letter in "Galileo's Daughter" by Dava Sobel. Who was the writer? What was the subject?

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

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

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

5. What were the accolades and criticisms following Pope Urban's inauguration?

6. What did Galileo send to Urban as soon as it was proper to do so? What was Galileo's hope in regards to a new relationship with an old friend?

7. Explain the reaction of Maria Celeste upon learning the identity of the new Pope. What was Maris Celeste's recommendation to her father? Did Galileo take Maria Celeste's advice?

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

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

10. What significant event took place during Galileo's time in Rome?

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