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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. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?
(a) 1619.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1603.
(d) 1600.

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

3. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Apostasy.
(d) Blasphemy.

4. What name did the second daughter adopt?
(a) Michael.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Arcangela.
(d) Theresa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?

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

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

4. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?

5. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?

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