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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
2. What was the name of Galileo's host?
3. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
4. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:
5. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the opening letter in "Galileo's Daughter" by Dava Sobel. Who was the writer? What was the subject?
2. What was the name of the Pope elected in Part 2? When was the Pope elected? What was his former identity?
3. Why do you think Maria Celeste had such a special bond with her father, aside from her position in the family?
4. Despite scientific advancements many people were at a loss to explain the plague, how it spread, and how to cure it. Discuss some of the beliefs of the people.
5. What significant event took place during Galileo's time in Rome?
6. Who was announced as being the new Grand Duke of Tuscany? In what year was he installed as Grand Duke? To which famous family was the new Duke related?
7. In addition to helping Galileo with the printing license, other benefits came from his relationship with Caterina. What were the benefits?
8. Galileo suffered a tragedy shortly after the trip to Rome. What was the tragedy? What caused it?
9. Discuss some of the complaints the Galileis had regarding various illnesses.
10. Describe Maria Celeste's birth and journey to the Convent at San Matteo.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Galileo suffered from several afflictions as he got older. Many of those afflictions were treated by Maria Celeste. Explain Galileo's afflictions. Which was the worst? Was any one of the afflictions fatal or terminal? Explain. How was Maria Celeste able to help her father? Did the remedies help? Where did Galileo spend his last days? What eventually killed Galileo?
Essay Topic 2
Describe in detail the life of the nuns at San Matteo. How does the convent compare with today's convents? Is the order still in existence? If so, where? What influence did Maria Celeste have on the convent? Compare and contrast the views and experiences of the sisters.
Essay Topic 3
There were many differences between Galileo and his son, Vincenzio. Write a 500 word essay on Vincenzio. Include his education, relationship with his family, and contributions to science.
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