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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. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?
2. Which member of the Medici was installed as the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
3. What was the name of the town where the friend lived?
4. Which of the following was the main carrier of disease at this time?
5. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?
Short Essay Questions
1. When did Virginia take her vows? Where did she get the name Maria Celeste?
2. Which scientist most influenced the work of Galileo? What was Galileo's intention with his experiments?
3. Who was announced as being the new Grand Duke of Tuscany? In what year was he installed as Grand Duke? To which famous family was the new Duke related?
4. Who were the other two Galilei children? What was their place in the family?
5. Discuss Galileo's first trip to Rome to meet with Urban. Also discuss Galileo's friendship with Prince Cesi.
6. Explain the first experience with a telescope. Also explain what it meant to the future study of the galaxy.
7. What was the name of the Pope elected in Part 2? When was the Pope elected? What was his former identity?
8. What was the major difference in the opportunities given to Vincenzio as opposed to those given to Maria Celeste and Arcangela?
9. Discuss the eruption of the Thirty Years War, how it affected Rome, and who was involved.
10. What did Galileo send to Urban as soon as it was proper to do so? What was Galileo's hope in regards to a new relationship with an old friend?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the decision to put Virginia and Livia into the convent. Who made the decision? What was the main purpose for sending the girls to the convent? Was the situation meant to be temporary or permanent? Discuss their choice of names when they took vows. Discuss Maria Celeste's influence on Arcangela's choice to take her vows.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the concept and creation of Galileo's "Treatise on the Tides." Why was the work so important? What was the collective opinion of Galileo's colleagues? How did Galileo feel about the finished product? What was the main theme of the book? Did Galileo introduce anything new to the scientific community?
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