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

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

Dava Sobel
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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. What was the nickname given to Father Christopher Scheiner?
(a) Gioello.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Ptolomy.
(d) Appelles.

2. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?
(a) Unmarriageable.
(b) Impetuous.
(c) Gifted.
(d) Imbecile.

3. Galileo was afraid to send books to Rome because they would be:
(a) Hidden.
(b) Discarded.
(c) Burned.
(d) Confiscated.

4. What was the first name of Mrs. Niccolini?
(a) Caterina.
(b) Angeline.
(c) Patrizia.
(d) Livia.

5. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?
(a) From Here to the Stars.
(b) Secrets of the Sun and Moon.
(c) Dialogue on the Tides.
(d) Discourse on Gravity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Maria Celeste recalls being in the garden with her father learning about which of the following?

3. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:

4. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?

5. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"

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