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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, To Florence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?
(a) Sagan.
(b) Einstein.
(c) Newton.
(d) Copernicus.

2. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?
(a) Cardinal Allegretti.
(b) Pope John I.
(c) Guido Bruno.
(d) Cosimo de' Medici.

3. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?
(a) Constance.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Livia.
(d) Maria.

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

5. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?
(a) Arcetri.
(b) Naples.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Padua.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?

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

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

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

5. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

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