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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. Although the Dialogue was never legally banned, its printing was ______.
2. Galileo's trial and exile left him feeling like which of the following?
3. In this year, Maria Celeste was once again considered for which high level position at San Matteo?
4. Galileo managed to maintain friendships with powerful people, including which of the following?
5. In what month did Maria Celeste die?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the focus of Galileo's work in his last eight years? What problem continued to hang over Galileo's head, most certainly affecting his work and his health?
2. Discuss the illness contracted by Maria Celeste in March 1634. How was the illness contracted?
3. 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?
4. Name one of the biggest and harshest stipulations set upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.
5. What was Galileo's hope regarding the outcome of the trial. Did Galileo's wish come true?
6. How did Maria Celeste's death take its toll on Galileo?
7. Describe the reaction of the people upon Galileo's return to Arcetri.
8. Who was not present at the interview? Why?
9. What was one of the main concerns of Galileo and Maria Celeste while Galileo was in Rome?
10. Detail at least one of Galileo's bouts with depression. How did Maria Celeste try to combat the depression?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the relationship between Galileo and Marina Gamba. Why was the couple never married? Were there class or religious barriers that might have prevented a marriage? Explain. How did the families feel about the relationship? Was that type of relationship unusual at the time? What was the opinion of the Church on the relationship? How did it affect the children? Did the relationship affect Galileo's career?
Essay Topic 2
There is a great deal written about Copernicus in the book. Who was Copernicus? Why was Galileo fascinated by him? What discoveries did Copernicus make? How do Galileo and Copernicus compare in regards to their scientific works? Write a 750 word biography on Copernicus.
Essay Topic 3
Galileo was a well educated man. Galileo served in many capacities in the communities in which he lived, including holding at least two professorships in Padua and Pisa. Discuss Galileo's influence and legacy placed upon each university. How did Galileo's legacy affect VIncenzio's studies at the university?
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