Starry Messenger Test

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Who was Galileo Galilei?

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An Italian astronomer

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What invention is Galileo credited with improving? Options: rocket boosters, the telescope, thermometer, analog clock

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the telescope

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What did Galileo discover about the Moon?

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The surface was covered with mountains and craters.

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Which word best describes Galileo? Options: lazy, selfish, satisfied, curious

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curious

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What did Galileo call his book of recorded observations? Options: A Spyglass in Time, Starry Night, The Starry Messenger, The Many Rings of Jupiter

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The Starry Messenger

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What did Galileo discover about the sun?

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Planets revolve around the sun.

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Galileo was born with stars in his eyes. The author used figurative language to...

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show how special he was

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How did the Church feel about Galileo's observations and discoveries?

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The Church did not like that he was going against what they believed.

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What punishment did Galileo receive from the Pope's Court? Options: blindness, sent to prison, forced to live at home under house arrest, he was found innocent and set free

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forced to live at home under house arrest

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Galileo was very intrigued with outer space. What was always on his mind?

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the stars