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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. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:
(a) The Geologist.
(b) The Assayer.
(c) The Academist.
(d) The Astronomer.

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

3. Maria Celeste recalls being in the garden with her father learning about which of the following?
(a) Gravity.
(b) Telescope.
(c) Tides.
(d) Mathematics.

4. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?
(a) Secrets of the Sun and Moon.
(b) From Here to the Stars.
(c) Dialogue on the Tides.
(d) Discourse on Gravity.

5. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?
(a) Siena.
(b) Venice.
(c) Padua.
(d) Sicily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Officials from which region would be responsible for approving Galileo's manuscript?

2. What is it called when one builds a model of a new product?

3. What is the name of the order at the convent?

4. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?

5. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was announced as being the new Grand Duke of Tuscany? In what year was he installed as Grand Duke? To which famous family was the new Duke related?

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

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

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

6. What was the name of the Pope elected in Part 2? When was the Pope elected? What was his former identity?

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

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

9. 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?

10. Who were the other two Galilei children? What was their place in the family?

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