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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. Geri Bocchineri commented that the death of Maria Celeste was a true case of what?
2. Which item is not mentioned in the observations on gravity?
3. What word is used by Niccolini that means the same thing as "interfered?"
4. Galileo would be allowed to go home if he agreed to do what to the Dialogue?
5. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?
Short Essay Questions
1. Detail at least one of Galileo's bouts with depression. How did Maria Celeste try to combat the depression?
2. Instead of informing Maria Celeste of all the happenings in Rome, Galileo spent his time doing other things. List at least one of the other things that occupied Galileo's time.
3. Once again the weather wreaked havoc on Galileo and Maria Celeste. Explain how each was affected by the autumn rains.
4. Who issued the actual conviction in Galileo's case? What was the opinion of the Pope in this case?
5. What was one of the main concerns of Galileo and Maria Celeste while Galileo was in Rome?
6. 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?
7. While Maria Celeste seemed to tell Galileo everything, she overlooked one important piece of news. What was the news?
8. What was Maria Celeste's reaction to the interview at the Holy Office of the Inquisition?
9. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of Galileo's most famous experiments took place at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. What was the experiment? What did the experiment prove? Who inspired the experiment and/or was inspired by it? Do the results of the experiment still hold true today? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Galileo's trial forbade him from working on certain projects so that he could stay out of prison. Explain the arrangement with the Church. Do you think Galileo agreed because he felt he had no choice or because it was in his best interest? Do you think Galileo compromised himself or his work by agreeing to stop working and teaching? Did Galileo keep his word?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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