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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. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?
(a) Trieste.
(b) Siena.
(c) Florence.
(d) Arno.

2. After the death of Maria Celeste which relative moved into Galileo's house?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Maria.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sestilia.

3. Who left Galileo's presence at this time, much to Galileo's objection?
(a) Michelangelo.
(b) Livia.
(c) Carlo.
(d) Vincenzio.

4. Compared to Rome, the atmosphere in Venice was refereed to as being _____.
(a) Conservative.
(b) Liberal.
(c) Inspirational.
(d) Stifled.

5. What weather phenomenon plagued Arcetri in 1633?
(a) Hail.
(b) Snow.
(c) Rain.
(d) Wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first name of Mrs. Niccolini?

2. Maria Celeste worried that the stress of the trial would interfere with Galileo's ____.

3. In what year did Maria Celeste die?

4. What is the standard title given to nuns at the convent?

5. There was great hope that Galileo's new book would be published in which country?

Short Essay Questions

1. The illness prevented Maria Celeste from doing two very important things. What were they? What was the result?

2. Describe at least one of the requirements Galileo had to fulfill in order to return to Arcetri.

3. In Part Four, Galileo had to return to Rome to be tried for his crimes against the Church. Explain who was on Galileo's side to support him.

4. The sisters at San Matteo continued to pray for Galileo. What was the reaction at the convent when it was learned Galileo would soon be back in Arcetri?

5. How long did Galileo have to stay in Rome before he was granted an audience at the Holy Office?

6. What was Galileo's hope regarding the outcome of the trial. Did Galileo's wish come true?

7. Detail at least one of Galileo's bouts with depression. How did Maria Celeste try to combat the depression?

8. What was the outcome of the efforts made by Galileo and others?

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

10. 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?

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