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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, In Care of the Tuscan Embassy, Villa Medici, Rome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which person was eager to step forward to help the convent through their leanest hours?
(a) Mariana.
(b) Cristina.
(c) Arcangela.
(d) Elisa.

2. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Medici.
(b) Giambanco.
(c) Delvecchio.
(d) Riccardi.

3. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Urban.
(b) Pius.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Amadeo.

4. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 11.
(d) 7.

5. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Medici.
(c) Giabruzzi.
(d) Gamba.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Galileo stay in Rome this time?

2. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?

3. What was the name of the famous and extremely powerful family from that country?

4. Maria Celeste tended to write long letters to Galileo on which day of the week?

5. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:

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