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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. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?
(a) Lyncean Academicians.
(b) College of Cardinals.
(c) Roman Astronomers.
(d) Moravian Mathematicians.

2. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Blasphemy.
(d) Apostasy.

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

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

5. What is the name of the order at the convent?
(a) Rule of the Holy Ghost.
(b) Order of the Virgin Mary.
(c) Convent of St. Lucia.
(d) Rule of Saint Clare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who assisted Galileo and Maria Celeste in one particular project?

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

3. What was the name of the place Maria Celeste worked at the convent?

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

5. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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