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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Michelangelo insist painting draped figures allows the artist to do?
(a) ignore the shape and features of the body
(b) put emphasis on color over form
(c) work faster to finsh a painting
(d) have less trouble with textures

3. Who asks for two of Ghirlandaio's students to study at his new Medici school?
(a) Il Magnifico
(b) Bottecelli
(c) Baldinelli
(d) Bertoldo

4. How do Michelangelo and Granacci reckon Lodovico will not be harsh when he learns his son is going to de Medici?
(a) if he hears the name de Medici
(b) if Michelangelo promises to give him his money
(c) if his step mother is in the room
(d) if Granacci is present

5. Who operates the sculpture garden?
(a) Bernini
(b) Bottecelli
(c) da Vinci
(d) Bertoldo

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is to go to the Medici school along with Michelangelo?

2. What does Michelangelo carve surreptitiously?

3. How does Michelangelo feel about painting frescoes?

4. After one year, what is Michelangelo allowed to paint?

5. For his first year as an apprentice, how is Michelangelo treated?

(see the answer key)

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