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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. Galileo was ordered to cease which of the following?
(a) Visiting Maria Celeste.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Social contact.
(d) Inventing.

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

3. What is the name of the monastery that could have been used to contain Galileo after he left SIena?
(a) Sacred Heart.
(b) San Matteo.
(c) Certosa.
(d) Dominica.

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

5. Although the Dialogue was never legally banned, its printing was ______.
(a) Painstakingly slow.
(b) Postponed.
(c) Constantly modified.
(d) Canceled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.

3. Where did this person go?

4. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?

5. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?

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