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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, in Rome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the order at the convent?
(a) Order of the Virgin Mary.
(b) Rule of Saint Clare.
(c) Convent of St. Lucia.
(d) Rule of the Holy Ghost.

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

3. What was the name of the town where the friend lived?
(a) Arcetri.
(b) Arno.
(c) Acquasparta.
(d) Rome.

4. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Delvecchio.
(b) Giambanco.
(c) Medici.
(d) Riccardi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item in Maria Celeste's room was in need of repair?

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

3. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

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

5. What was the name of the youngest Galilei child.

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