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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Galileo finished with his work, he sent it to Maria Celeste who would painstakingly _______ it.

2. Who assisted Galileo and Maria Celeste in one particular project?

3. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?

4. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?

5. Early the next year, a quarantine that would last ______ days was put into effect.

Short Essay Questions

1. Galileo suffered a tragedy shortly after the trip to Rome. What was the tragedy? What caused it?

2. When did Virginia take her vows? Where did she get the name Maria Celeste?

3. When the Galilei children were small, Galileo held two similar jobs in the math and science fields. What were the jobs and where were they? Why were the jobs unusual?

4. Explain the opening letter in "Galileo's Daughter" by Dava Sobel. Who was the writer? What was the subject?

5. What were the accolades and criticisms following Pope Urban's inauguration?

6. What was the major difference in the opportunities given to Vincenzio as opposed to those given to Maria Celeste and Arcangela?

7. Despite scientific advancements many people were at a loss to explain the plague, how it spread, and how to cure it. Discuss some of the beliefs of the people.

8. Explain the reaction of Maria Celeste upon learning the identity of the new Pope. What was Maris Celeste's recommendation to her father? Did Galileo take Maria Celeste's advice?

9. Why did Galileo have to go through regular channels if the Pope approved of the work? Who was responsible for issuing the printing licenses?

10. Discuss the eruption of the Thirty Years War, how it affected Rome, and who was involved.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Galileo's trial forbade him from working on certain projects so that he could stay out of prison. Explain the arrangement with the Church. Do you think Galileo agreed because he felt he had no choice or because it was in his best interest? Do you think Galileo compromised himself or his work by agreeing to stop working and teaching? Did Galileo keep his word?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Galileo and Marina Gamba. Why was the couple never married? Were there class or religious barriers that might have prevented a marriage? Explain. How did the families feel about the relationship? Was that type of relationship unusual at the time? What was the opinion of the Church on the relationship? How did it affect the children? Did the relationship affect Galileo's career?

Essay Topic 3

Galileo's Dialogues are often referred to as a journal of sorts. The dialogues contain some fiction along with science and an accounting of Galileo's activities. Write a synopsis of the Dialogues. Include references to famous people of the day.

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