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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 first name of Mrs. Niccolini?
2. What emotion did Galileo experience because of the departure?
3. Galileo was sent back to Arcetri because his living situation was too pleasant in which city?
4. Maria Celeste hoped fervently that the Pope and others would dismiss the trial once they realized the extent of Galileo's _____.
5. Maria Celeste tended to write long letters to Galileo on which day of the week?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the reaction of the people upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.
2. The sisters at San Matteo continued to pray for Galileo. What was the reaction at the convent when it was learned Galileo would soon be back in Arcetri?
3. Describe at least one of the things Galileo did to pass the time while staying in Siena.
4. 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?
5. Describe at least one of the requirements Galileo had to fulfill in order to return to Arcetri.
6. 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?
7. What was Galileo's hope regarding the outcome of the trial. Did Galileo's wish come true?
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. Who was not present at the interview? Why?
10. What was one of the main concerns of Galileo and Maria Celeste while Galileo was in Rome?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Galileo is best known for his work with the telescope. Create a diagram of the first telescope and outline how it worked. Was the concept entirely new or was it a refinement of an earlier work? Who was most impressed by the telescope? What did the discovery do for Galileo's career? Draw a second diagram of a modern telescope and note improvements over Galileo's model.
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
There were many differences between Galileo and his son, Vincenzio. Write a 500 word essay on Vincenzio. Include his education, relationship with his family, and contributions to science.
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