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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, On Bellosguardo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Galileo's brother?
(a) Vincenzo.
(b) Raphael.
(c) Michelangelo.
(d) Gambino.

2. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 47.
(b) 71.
(c) 62.
(d) 59.

3. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?
(a) 1645.
(b) 1631.
(c) 1623.
(d) 1604.

4. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.
(a) Oliva.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Maria.

5. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:
(a) An adoptive family.
(b) A place to live.
(c) A husband.
(d) Money for college.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused the delay in Galileo's trip to the Vatican?

3. What word is often used in regards to the presence of the Sun?

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

5. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?

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