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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five, At Siena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the major complaint and source of illness at the convent?
(a) Spoiled food.
(b) Sick children.
(c) Rodents.
(d) Cold.

2. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?
(a) Cardinal Allegretti.
(b) Guido Bruno.
(c) Cosimo de' Medici.
(d) Pope John I.

3. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.
(a) Maria.
(b) Oliva.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Virginia.

4. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?
(a) Cardinal Barberini.
(b) Cardinal Tringali.
(c) Cardinal Benedict.
(d) Cardinal Mallazzi.

5. In 1630, approximately _____ Florentines died from disease?
(a) 3000.
(b) 6000.
(c) 5000.
(d) 10000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the Medici was installed as the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

2. Which of the following was not one of Galileo's avid supporters?

3. Maria Celeste took on the role of teacher in which area?

4. For some unknown reason Galileo did not save all of Maria Celeste's letters during that year. How many letters did Galileo manage to save?

5. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?

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