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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. Although the Dialogue was never legally banned, its printing was ______.

2. To whom was the book dedicated?

3. Who would act as judge(s) at Galileo's trial?

4. In which year did Galileo mail off the last pieces of the manuscript to his solicitor?

5. In what year was the ban effectively lifted from the work?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How did Maria Celeste's death take its toll on Galileo?

3. Who was not present at the interview? Why?

4. In what year was the ban against the Dialogue officially lifted?

5. What steps might have been taken by Pope Urban on behalf of Galileo? Why do you think Pope Urban chose not to take that step?

6. Describe the reaction of the people upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.

7. 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.

8. While the Catholics had their opinions on why Galileo was tried, the anti-Catholics also had an opinion. What was the opinion of the anti-Catholics?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Galileo suffered from several afflictions as he got older. Many of those afflictions were treated by Maria Celeste. Explain Galileo's afflictions. Which was the worst? Was any one of the afflictions fatal or terminal? Explain. How was Maria Celeste able to help her father? Did the remedies help? Where did Galileo spend his last days? What eventually killed Galileo?

Essay Topic 2

In 1600, Cardinal Bruno was burned at the stake. Why was the cardinal killed? What was the official crime? Write a 1000-word essay on the Cardinal Bruno. Who was he? Where did he fit into the story? Examine the Cardinal's work and conflict with the Church. Explain the irony and connection to Galileo.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the life of the nuns at San Matteo. How does the convent compare with today's convents? Is the order still in existence? If so, where? What influence did Maria Celeste have on the convent? Compare and contrast the views and experiences of the sisters.

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