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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. How many copies of the book were published once it was approved?

2. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:

3. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?

4. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.

5. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant event took place during Galileo's time in Rome?

2. Name at least one of the major issues faced by Urban in his new position as Pope. How did Urban respond?

3. Discuss the arrival of "Treatise on the Tides." How long did it take to write the important work? To whom was the work dedicated?

4. What is the structure of the book? How many letters are there in total?

5. What did Galileo send to Urban as soon as it was proper to do so? What was Galileo's hope in regards to a new relationship with an old friend?

6. Discuss the eruption of the Thirty Years War, how it affected Rome, and who was involved.

7. Urban was highly impressed with Galileo's work. Which new work struck the Pope as being brilliant? What did Galileo write in the dedication?

8. When the Galilei children were small, Galileo held two similar jobs in the math and science fields. What were the jobs and where were they? Why were the jobs unusual?

9. Discuss Galileo's first trip to Rome to meet with Urban. Also discuss Galileo's friendship with Prince Cesi.

10. What was the purpose of Galileo's next trip to Rome? Who did he see?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Galileo's trial forbade him from working on certain projects so that he could stay out of prison. Explain the arrangement with the Church. Do you think Galileo agreed because he felt he had no choice or because it was in his best interest? Do you think Galileo compromised himself or his work by agreeing to stop working and teaching? Did Galileo keep his word?

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

Compare and contrast the beliefs and the work of Galileo and Bruno. Was Galileo inspired by Bruno? What was Bruno's main credo? What was Galileo's main credo? What was the biggest similarity between the men, professionally and personally?

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