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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Leo X want Michelangelo to work on after his sister dies?
(a) the de Medici family church, San Lorenzo
(b) the statue of St. Teresa
(c) the de Medici family burial vault
(d) the Contessina's tomb

2. Besides the Sistine chapel, what other work does Michelangelo finally finish?
(a) the base of the David
(b) work on Julius' tomb
(c) the sacristy of San Lorenzo
(d) his statue of Moses

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

4. What happens two days after Michelangelo's return to Rome?
(a) St. Peter's basilica collapses
(b) the Holy Roman Empire is defeated
(c) Pope Clement dies
(d) Rome burns

5. Who decrees that all works of art must, henceforth, be approved by his committee?
(a) Cardinal Caraffa
(b) Pope Paul
(c) Antonio Sangallo
(d) Aretino, the blackmailer

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michelangelo's father accuse him of in letters from Florence?

2. With whom does the Marchesa appear to be affiliated?

3. What is Michelangelo expected to learn about?

4. What does Torrigiani do to Michelangelo that causes him to flee the palace?

5. Why is Michelangelo unable to show exactly how much he received from Pope Julius?

(see the answer key)

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