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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. Maria Celeste was plagued with which malady?
2. What word is used to describe Galileo's trial?
3. How old was Galileo at the time of the trial?
4. In what month did Niccolini petition the Pope once more?
5. The nuns at the convent rejoiced with the news of Galileo's impending return. Which of the nuns ran to Maria Celeste crying with joy?
Short Essay Questions
1. After the trial, Galileo was released into the custody of a high ranking church official. Who was the official and where did Galileo go with that official?
2. The sisters at San Matteo continued to pray for Galileo. What was the reaction at the convent when it was learned Galileo would soon be back in Arcetri?
3. Describe at least one of the requirements Galileo had to fulfill in order to return to Arcetri.
4. Detail at least one of Galileo's bouts with depression. How did Maria Celeste try to combat the depression?
5. How long did Galileo have to stay in Rome before he was granted an audience at the Holy Office?
6. Once again the weather wreaked havoc on Galileo and Maria Celeste. Explain how each was affected by the autumn rains.
7. What was one of the main concerns of Galileo and Maria Celeste while Galileo was in Rome?
8. By this time Galileo had become blind in one eye and was plagued with poor vision in the other. How did Galileo manage to work with this affliction?
9. Describe at least one of the things Galileo did to pass the time while staying in Siena.
10. How did Maria Celeste's death take its toll on Galileo?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Livia and Virginia remained illegitimate, even though Galileo claimed the daughters as his own. Vincenzio, on the other hand, was legitimized by the Church. Why? Explain why Vincenzio was treated differently. What did it mean to be "legitimized?" How did it affect Vincenzio's career? How did the act change Galileo's career?
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