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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five, At Siena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the autumn of 1633, Galileo began to experience the onset of which mental state?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Dementia.
(c) Mania.
(d) Despondency.

2. What word is often used in regards to the presence of the Sun?
(a) Heliocentric.
(b) Solar.
(c) Solicentric.
(d) Atrophic.

3. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?
(a) 4 weeks.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 6 weeks.

4. When Galileo finished with his work, he sent it to Maria Celeste who would painstakingly _______ it.
(a) Bind.
(b) Edit.
(c) Copy.
(d) Proofread.

5. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?
(a) Property.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Cars.
(d) Farm equipment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria Celeste took on the role of teacher in which area?

2. What word is used to describe something that is opposite or against?

3. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?

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

5. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?

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