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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six, From Arcetri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Maria Celeste die?
(a) 1642.
(b) 1634.
(c) 1639.
(d) 1547.

2. What was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?
(a) Niccolini.
(b) Barberini.
(c) Piccolomini.
(d) Giambanco.

3. How old was Galileo at the time of the trial?
(a) 74.
(b) 67.
(c) 70.
(d) 78.

4. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?
(a) Naples.
(b) Padua.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Arcetri.

5. What word is often used in regards to the presence of the Sun?
(a) Heliocentric.
(b) Atrophic.
(c) Solicentric.
(d) Solar.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:

2. In what country was the book finally published?

3. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?

4. How was Cardinal Barberini related to Pope Urban?

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

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