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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Galileo was ordered to cease which of the following?
(a) Visiting Maria Celeste.
(b) Social contact.
(c) Traveling.
(d) Inventing.

2. Anti-Catholics objected to the Pope rejecting Galileo's work solely on:
(a) Personal beliefs.
(b) Biblical grounds.
(c) Political pressure.
(d) Peer pressure.

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

4. in what months did the height of the problem hit?
(a) November and December.
(b) October and November.
(c) April and June.
(d) September and October.

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

6. Galileo began a new book, the idea for which had been ruminating for nearly ____ years.
(a) 25.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

7. Maria Celeste worried that the stress of the trial would interfere with Galileo's ____.
(a) Work.
(b) Health.
(c) Studies.
(d) Mental state.

8. What was the name of the doctor that cared for Maria Celeste?
(a) Niccolini.
(b) Barberini.
(c) Medici.
(d) Ronconi.

9. Which of the following was not one of Galileo's avid supporters?
(a) Francesco Niccolini.
(b) Pope Gregory.
(c) Fernando Medici.
(d) Cardinal Barberini.

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

11. Galileo was sent back to Arcetri because his living situation was too pleasant in which city?
(a) Florence.
(b) Rome.
(c) Siena.
(d) Padua.

12. What illness would eventually cause Maria Celeste's death?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Dysentery.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Rheumatic fever.

13. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.
(a) In a hospital.
(b) Indoors.
(c) In bed.
(d) In seclusion.

14. What was the main topic of this book?
(a) Heavens.
(b) Tides.
(c) Motion.
(d) Gravitational pull.

15. Maria Celeste sent regular letters to her father, often enclosing prayers on which topic?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Perseverance.
(c) Penance.
(d) Strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to Galileo's poor health, Niccolini repeatedly petitioned the Pope, asking for _________.

2. In what year did Maria Celeste die?

3. Geri Bocchineri commented that the death of Maria Celeste was a true case of what?

4. What word did Galileo use to describe Maria Celeste's mind?

5. Which item is not mentioned in the observations on gravity?

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