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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) Pagan Ostracizing.
(b) Jewish Re-education.
(c) Catholic Condemnation.
(d) Protestant Reformation.

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

3. The author speaks at length of the war, which involved which country?
(a) Spain.
(b) Lichtenstein.
(c) Austria.
(d) England.

4. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?
(a) 13.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 16.

5. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 59.
(b) 62.
(c) 71.
(d) 47.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?

2. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?

3. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?

4. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

5. What was the name of the town where the friend lived?

Short Essay Questions

1. Urban was highly impressed with Galileo's work. Which new work struck the Pope as being brilliant? What did Galileo write in the dedication?

2. Why do you think Maria Celeste had such a special bond with her father, aside from her position in the family?

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

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

5. 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?

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

8. 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?

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

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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