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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is being considered to carve the large block of marble that seems to have a defect?
(a) Leonardo da Vinci
(b) Donato Donatello
(c) Sandro Bottecelli
(d) Domenico Ghirlandaio

2. Who replaces Pope Leo X?
(a) Pope Adrian
(b) Pope Alexander
(c) Pope Clement
(d) Pope Pius II

3. What is Michelangelo's conclusion about his looks after the broken nose?
(a) it is something he cannot change
(b) now he is handsome
(c) it makes him look eccentric
(d) his work must conceal his looks

4. What does the new Pope allow Duke of Urbino to do?
(a) make Michelangelo finish the tomb
(b) take Michelangelo to court
(c) confiscate all Michelangelo's marble
(d) ban Michelangelo from working

5. What does Michelangelo discover his father believes about Lorenzo de Medici?
(a) he is a tyrant
(b) he is bankrupt
(c) he is a saint
(d) he is a fool

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Contessina sent as she nears marriageable age?

2. What does the Duke really want to punish Michelangelo for?

3. What on Michelangelo's wall gains him several enemies?

4. As Michelangelo progresses, what does he learn about life?

5. What is the misconception his family has of Michelangelo?

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