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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michelangelo have trouble with the Bolognese people?
(a) because he works for the Pope
(b) because he has no money
(c) because he is from Florence
(d) because he spurns Clarissa

2. What does Michelangelo realize his painting in the Sistine Chapel is supposed to do?
(a) make it look larger than it is
(b) uplift the worshipers who will come there
(c) draw the eye away from the floor
(d) to mask the problems created by others

3. For whom does Michelangelo offer to carve something?
(a) the Contessina
(b) the church
(c) Piero de Medici
(d) his father

4. What is one thing Michelangelo is thrilled that he can do?
(a) sleep until noon
(b) see and talk to Contessina
(c) travel in the de Medici coach
(d) eat in the dinning room

5. With whom does Piero de Medici refuse to work?
(a) Michelangelo
(b) Savonarola
(c) the Pope
(d) the appointed city leaders

Short Answer Questions

1. While working on the panels, what is Michelangelo dreaming about?

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

3. In addition to Michelangelo's other problems, what happens to the Cardinal of San Dionigi?

4. Eventually, what does Lodovico hope for that will help his family?

5. What does Julius II give Michelangelo?

(see the answer key)

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