View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, On Bellosguardo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to impress the new pope, Galileo sent a copy of his yet to be published work titled:
(a) Investigating the Milky Way.
(b) Treatise on the Tides.
(c) Discourse on the Stars.
(d) Monologue on the Moons.

2. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?
(a) Grand Duke of Tuscany.
(b) Pope Pius XII.
(c) Archbishop of Canterbury.
(d) Cardinal Richelieu.

3. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?
(a) Farm equipment.
(b) Cars.
(c) Property.
(d) Jewelry.

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

5. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?
(a) Advice.
(b) New shoes.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?

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

4. In 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?

5. What was the name of the place Maria Celeste worked at the convent?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 218 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample