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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. In the autumn of 1633, Galileo began to experience the onset of which mental state?

2. What was the occupation of Fra Micanzio?

3. Maria Celeste worried that the stress of the trial would interfere with Galileo's ____.

4. Galileo revisited the possibility of publishing which book despite Pope Urban's objection?

5. Which of the following was not one of the reasons given to the Pope by Niccolini?

Short Essay Questions

1. The illness prevented Maria Celeste from doing two very important things. What were they? What was the result?

2. What was the reason Pope Urban finally permitted Galileo to return to Arcetri?

3. Detail at least one of Galileo's bouts with depression. How did Maria Celeste try to combat the depression?

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

5. Once again the weather wreaked havoc on Galileo and Maria Celeste. Explain how each was affected by the autumn rains.

6. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?

7. What was one of the main concerns of Galileo and Maria Celeste while Galileo was in Rome?

8. 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?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the story behind the long awaited book by Galileo, "The Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems." What were the Two Chief World Systems? What inspired the work? When was it written? How long did it take Galileo to research, compile and arrange the information in the book? Was the book objective or subjective? How was the book received by the public?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a detailed biography on the Medici family. Why was the family so powerful? What was Galileo's relationship with the Medicis? Did the relationship help or hinder Galileo's career and issues with the Pope? Also explain the effect of the Medicis in Padua and the surrounding region.

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