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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word did Galileo use to describe Maria Celeste's mind?
(a) Curious.
(b) Endless.
(c) Exquisite.
(d) Beleaguered.

2. Galileo's trial and exile left him feeling like which of the following?
(a) Leper.
(b) Failure.
(c) Malcontent.
(d) Outcast.

3. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?
(a) Biased.
(b) Intense.
(c) Laborious.
(d) Frivolous.

4. What was Galileo's official position with the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Astronomer.
(b) Chief Mathematician.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Philosopher.

5. Maria Celeste hoped fervently that the Pope and others would dismiss the trial once they realized the extent of Galileo's _____.
(a) Illness.
(b) Repentance.
(c) Brilliance.
(d) Dementia.

6. What continued to plague Galileo up until the time he died?
(a) Inquisition.
(b) Lack of recognition.
(c) Crohn's disease.
(d) Loss of Arcangela.

7. What word is used to indicate a joyous celebration?
(a) Jubilation.
(b) Frackas.
(c) Dirge.
(d) Kerfuffle.

8. In which year did Galileo mail off the last pieces of the manuscript to his solicitor?
(a) 1639.
(b) 1643.
(c) 1645.
(d) 1637.

9. In which century was the monastery built?
(a) 14th.
(b) 15th.
(c) 17th.
(d) 13th.

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

11. How many years did Galileo live after the death of Maria Celeste?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

12. What word is best used to describe a delay or block in an experiment?
(a) Annoyance.
(b) Hindrance.
(c) Objection.
(d) Postponement.

13. According to Galileo, how many "new" sciences were being introduced?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

14. What was the first name of Mrs. Niccolini?
(a) Patrizia.
(b) Caterina.
(c) Livia.
(d) Angeline.

15. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?
(a) 10.
(b) 21.
(c) 13.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria Celeste worried that the stress of the trial would interfere with Galileo's ____.

2. In what country was the book finally published?

3. After the death of Maria Celeste which relative moved into Galileo's house?

4. While being forced to stay in Rome Galileo gave power of attorney to which of the following?

5. What was the occupation of Fra Micanzio?

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