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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Pietro Torrigiani described?
(a) a deformed genius
(b) a well-built, handsome young man
(c) a short, fat hanger on
(d) a plain and untalented boy

2. What does Michelangelo believe that Ghirlandaio disagrees with?
(a) that painting is a waste of time
(b) that sculpture is the greatest art form
(c) that humans should never be painted nude
(d) that art is a useless occupation

3. What is Lodovico unable to do when Michelangelo is given the privilege of living in the de Medici household?
(a) refuse Lorenzo de Medici
(b) believe his ears
(c) stand up
(d) utter a word

4. Who is Cardinal Riario di San Giorgio looking for?
(a) the man who had sculpted a cupid he owns
(b) the sculptor Dell'Arca
(c) Signor Aldovrandi
(d) Charles VIII of France

5. What does Bertoldo, the sculptor master, give Michelangelo?
(a) much praise and encouragement
(b) much criticism of what he does
(c) new sculpting tools
(d) a special workplace

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the palace de Medici, with whom does Michelangelo share quarters?

3. Where does Michelangelo go to study?

4. To whom does the sculpture garden belong?

5. What does Savonarola believe art is?

(see the answer key)

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