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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 was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?

2. Galileo began a new book, the idea for which had been ruminating for nearly ____ years.

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

4. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?

5. At this time Galileo was living in which town or city?

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. 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?

4. Describe at least one of the things Galileo did to pass the time while staying in Siena.

5. What was Galileo's hope regarding the outcome of the trial. Did Galileo's wish come true?

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

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

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

10. What was the plea sent from Niccolini to the Poe on behalf of Galileo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At a young age, Galileo showed amazing aptitude for math. What about math interested Galileo? What prompted Galileo to switch from math to astronomy? Was it a wise move? What were the opinions of those around Galileo regarding the change? What do you think might have happened if Galileo would have pursued a care in mathematics? How did the knowledge benefit Galileo in other ways?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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