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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 which century was the monastery built?
(a) 13th.
(b) 17th.
(c) 14th.
(d) 15th.

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

3. If Galileo was able to prove that science had a legitimate place in the world, the Pope would no longer appear to be:
(a) Infallible.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Holy.
(d) Omniscient.

4. What was the first name of Mrs. Niccolini?
(a) Caterina.
(b) Patrizia.
(c) Angeline.
(d) Livia.

5. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Biased.
(c) Laborious.
(d) Intense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a major contributor to Galileo's death?

2. In which year did Galileo mail off the last pieces of the manuscript to his solicitor?

3. To whom was the book dedicated?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

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