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

2. Galileo left his son with Marina and took his daughters to which Italian city?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Venice.
(c) Padua.
(d) Florence.

3. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Amadeo.
(b) Constantine.
(c) Urban.
(d) Pius.

4. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
(a) Padua.
(b) Rome.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Genoa.

5. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?
(a) Viscount of Rome.
(b) Second Baron.
(c) Grand Duke.
(d) Crown Prince.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was the man killed?

3. What was the name of Galileo's brother?

4. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?

5. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?

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