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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 what year did Maria Celeste die?
(a) 1642.
(b) 1547.
(c) 1634.
(d) 1639.

2. What was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?
(a) Piccolomini.
(b) Niccolini.
(c) Barberini.
(d) Giambanco.

3. In this year, Maria Celeste was once again considered for which high level position at San Matteo?
(a) Mother Abbess.
(b) Mother Superior.
(c) Novitiate.
(d) Prioress.

4. How many bystanders were at the meeting of Galileo and the Office of the Inquisition?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

5. What was the main topic of this book?
(a) Gravitational pull.
(b) Motion.
(c) Tides.
(d) Heavens.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the autumn of 1633, Galileo began to experience the onset of which mental state?

2. The book would show observations and theories that went directly against the teachings of which famous man?

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

4. Due to Galileo's poor health, Niccolini repeatedly petitioned the Pope, asking for _________.

5. The investigation into these affairs was known as the __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Instead of informing Maria Celeste of all the happenings in Rome, Galileo spent his time doing other things. List at least one of the other things that occupied Galileo's time.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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?

6. What steps might have been taken by Pope Urban on behalf of Galileo? Why do you think Pope Urban chose not to take that step?

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

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

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

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

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