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

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

Dava Sobel
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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. Which famous man was killed in the same year she was born?
(a) Da Vinci.
(b) Medici.
(c) Bruno.
(d) Copernicus.

2. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?
(a) 19.
(b) 16.
(c) 22.
(d) 13.

3. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?
(a) 1620.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1610.
(d) 1615.

4. What was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?
(a) Angelica.
(b) Maria.
(c) Therese.
(d) Livia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:

3. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.

4. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?

5. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?

(see the answer key)

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