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

2. To whom was the book dedicated?
(a) Ambassador Niiccolini.
(b) Pope Urban.
(c) Maria Celeste.
(d) French ambassador.

3. What was Galileo's official position with the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Chief Mathematician.
(d) Astronomer.

4. In which country was the book eventually printed?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Holland.

5. Which Pope approved of Galileo's conviction?
(a) Urban.
(b) Clement.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was sent back to Arcetri because his living situation was too pleasant in which city?

2. Although the Dialogue was never legally banned, its printing was ______.

3. In this year, Maria Celeste was once again considered for which high level position at San Matteo?

4. In 1633, the nuns complained of the excessive ____.

5. The nuns at the convent rejoiced with the news of Galileo's impending return. Which of the nuns ran to Maria Celeste crying with joy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who issued the actual conviction in Galileo's case? What was the opinion of the Pope in this case?

2. Name one of the biggest and harshest stipulations set upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.

3. 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?

4. Describe the reaction of the people upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.

5. What was one of the main concerns of Galileo and Maria Celeste while Galileo was in Rome?

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

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

8. Galileo began to work on a book involving the theories of motion. Discuss the concept for the book and its relationship to Aristotle's earlier teachings.

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

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

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