Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Dava Sobel
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Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Dava Sobel
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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. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?
(a) Pope Pius XII.
(b) Grand Duke of Tuscany.
(c) Cardinal Richelieu.
(d) Archbishop of Canterbury.

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

3. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.
(a) John.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Pius.
(d) Urban.

4. In 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?
(a) Italian Cival War.
(b) Revolutionary War.
(c) Thirty Years War.
(d) War of the Roses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?

2. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?

3. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?

4. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?

5. How was the man killed?

(see the answer key)

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