The Agony and the Ecstasy Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Book One

1. Describe how Michelangelo gets his start in art education.

2. Describe how Michelangelo's ideas depart from the ideas of his teacher.

3. How does Michelangelo's first year of training go?

4. Explain how Michelangelo finally gets to do some real artwork.

5. Explain how Michelangelo finds the place where he really wants to be.

6. Describe Michelangelo's strong opinions about art.

Short Essay Question - Book Two

7. Explain the surprise announcement after Michelangelo has been at Ghirlandaio's school for...
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