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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 what month did Niccolini petition the Pope once more?

2. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?

3. Which Pope approved the Edict of 1616?

4. If Galileo was able to prove that science had a legitimate place in the world, the Pope would no longer appear to be:

5. What word is best used to describe a delay or block in an experiment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. While Maria Celeste seemed to tell Galileo everything, she overlooked one important piece of news. What was the news?

4. How long did Galileo have to stay in Rome before he was granted an audience at the Holy Office?

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

6. Describe at least one of the requirements Galileo had to fulfill in order to return to Arcetri.

7. Who issued the actual conviction in Galileo's case? What was the opinion of the Pope in this case?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. Name one of the biggest and harshest stipulations set upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Galileo and Marina Gamba. Why was the couple never married? Were there class or religious barriers that might have prevented a marriage? Explain. How did the families feel about the relationship? Was that type of relationship unusual at the time? What was the opinion of the Church on the relationship? How did it affect the children? Did the relationship affect Galileo's career?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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