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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 investigation into these affairs was known as the __________________.
(a) DIsambiguation.
(b) Crusade.
(c) Inquisition.
(d) Arbitration.

2. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.
(a) Ambassadress.
(b) Baronness.
(c) Duchess.
(d) Empress.

3. How many years did Galileo live after the death of Maria Celeste?
(a) 8.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. What is the standard title given to nuns at the convent?
(a) Suor.
(b) Mother.
(c) Bambino.
(d) Sister.

5. Geri Bocchineri commented that the death of Maria Celeste was a true case of what?
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Irony.
(d) Being freed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo communicated the news of Maria Celeste's death to his friend Elia Diodati, who lived in which major European city?

2. Which Pope approved the Edict of 1616?

3. To whom was the book dedicated?

4. Galileo would be allowed to go home if he agreed to do what to the Dialogue?

5. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the plea sent from Niccolini to the Poe on behalf of Galileo?

2. Once again the weather wreaked havoc on Galileo and Maria Celeste. Explain how each was affected by the autumn rains.

3. What was Maria Celeste's reaction to the interview at the Holy Office of the Inquisition?

4. Who was not present at the interview? Why?

5. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?

6. After the trial, Galileo was released into the custody of a high ranking church official. Who was the official and where did Galileo go with that official?

7. What was the reason Pope Urban finally permitted Galileo to return to Arcetri?

8. What was the focus of Galileo's work in his last eight years? What problem continued to hang over Galileo's head, most certainly affecting his work and his health?

9. In what year was the ban against the Dialogue officially lifted?

10. While the Catholics had their opinions on why Galileo was tried, the anti-Catholics also had an opinion. What was the opinion of the anti-Catholics?

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