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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. What word is used to describe a long and arduous process?
2. Galileo suffered from many ailments involving his eyes. Which of the following was not one of those ailments?
3. What emotion did Galileo experience because of the departure?
4. What was the occupation of Galileo's Venetian friend?
5. Maria Celeste hoped fervently that the Pope and others would dismiss the trial once they realized the extent of Galileo's _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was not present at the interview? Why?
2. What was the focus of Galileo's work in his last eight years? What problem continued to hang over Galileo's head, most certainly affecting his work and his health?
3. Detail at least one of Galileo's bouts with depression. How did Maria Celeste try to combat the depression?
4. In what year was the ban against the Dialogue officially lifted?
5. The sisters at San Matteo continued to pray for Galileo. What was the reaction at the convent when it was learned Galileo would soon be back in Arcetri?
6. 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?
7. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?
8. Once again the weather wreaked havoc on Galileo and Maria Celeste. Explain how each was affected by the autumn rains.
9. What was the reason Pope Urban finally permitted Galileo to return to Arcetri?
10. What was Galileo's hope regarding the outcome of the trial. Did Galileo's wish come true?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There is a great deal written about Copernicus in the book. Who was Copernicus? Why was Galileo fascinated by him? What discoveries did Copernicus make? How do Galileo and Copernicus compare in regards to their scientific works? Write a 750 word biography on Copernicus.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Galileo was charged with blasphemy and heresy. What is the definition of each? Do both apply to Galileo? Who decides if someone is guilty of either or both? What is the punishment? Is the punishment set forth by the government or Church? Give examples of how Galileo allegedly committed either or both of the crimes. List the specific reason cited in the trial, proof, and outcome.
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