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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. Galileo was plagued with which affliction?
2. Anti-Catholics objected to the Pope rejecting Galileo's work solely on:
3. While being forced to stay in Rome Galileo gave power of attorney to which of the following?
4. What word is used by Niccolini that means the same thing as "interfered?"
5. What word is used to describe a long and arduous process?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who issued the actual conviction in Galileo's case? What was the opinion of the Pope in this case?
2. Describe at least one of the things Galileo did to pass the time while staying in Siena.
3. Once again the weather wreaked havoc on Galileo and Maria Celeste. Explain how each was affected by the autumn rains.
4. How did Maria Celeste's death take its toll on Galileo?
5. By this time Galileo had become blind in one eye and was plagued with poor vision in the other. How did Galileo manage to work with this affliction?
6. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?
7. While Maria Celeste seemed to tell Galileo everything, she overlooked one important piece of news. What was the news?
8. The illness prevented Maria Celeste from doing two very important things. What were they? What was the result?
9. 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?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Galileo was a well educated man. Galileo served in many capacities in the communities in which he lived, including holding at least two professorships in Padua and Pisa. Discuss Galileo's influence and legacy placed upon each university. How did Galileo's legacy affect VIncenzio's studies at the university?
Essay Topic 2
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?
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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