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

2. Aristotle believed that mathematicians focused on what type of questions?
(a) Concrete.
(b) Inclusive.
(c) Fascinating.
(d) Immaterial.

3. What was the first name of Galileo's father?
(a) Vincenzio.
(b) Ricardo.
(c) Francesco.
(d) Roberto.

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

5. Galileo began a new book, the idea for which had been ruminating for nearly ____ years.
(a) 10.
(b) 30.
(c) 15.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item is not mentioned in the observations on gravity?

2. What word is used to describe the topic of the new book?

3. What was the name of the woman's son?

4. Galileo's trial and exile left him feeling like which of the following?

5. What was the main topic of this book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

5. How did Maria Celeste's death take its toll on Galileo?

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

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

8. 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?

9. 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.

10. What is one of the major errors regarding the story of Galileo's trial? What do you think may have caused the mistake?

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