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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. In the autumn of 1633, Galileo began to experience the onset of which mental state?
(a) Mania.
(b) Despondency.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Nirvana.

2. At this time Galileo was living in which town or city?
(a) Pisa.
(b) Florence.
(c) Padua.
(d) Arcetri.

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

4. How old was Galileo at the time of the trial?
(a) 74.
(b) 70.
(c) 67.
(d) 78.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What word is used by Niccolini that means the same thing as "interfered?"

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

5. Anti-Catholics objected to the Pope rejecting Galileo's work solely on:

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe at least one of the things Galileo did to pass the time while staying in Siena.

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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