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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. The nuns at the convent rejoiced with the news of Galileo's impending return. Which of the nuns ran to Maria Celeste crying with joy?
(a) Lead Suor.
(b) Arcangela.
(c) Abbess.
(d) Mother Superior.

2. Maria Celeste continued to worry about the state of Galileo's ______.
(a) Family relationships.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Soul.
(d) Possessions.

3. What was the name of Galileo's contact within the Vatican?
(a) Riccardi.
(b) Verardi.
(c) Bacelli.
(d) Tringali.

4. Who assisted Galileo and Maria Celeste in one particular project?
(a) Sebastian.
(b) Vincenzo.
(c) Sestilia.
(d) Cosimo.

5. In 1633, the nuns complained of the excessive ____.
(a) Lack of food.
(b) Number of rats.
(c) Petitioners.
(d) Heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?

2. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?

3. In order to impress the new pope, Galileo sent a copy of his yet to be published work titled:

4. What tragic affliction was responsible for the death of Prince Cesi?

5. What was the major complaint and source of illness at the convent?

(see the answer key)

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