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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 16th century who was Gian Pietro Maffei?
(a) A Jesuit historian who would work with Ricci to lift his spirits.
(b) The Jesuit prefect who sent Ricci to China and visited him there yearly.
(c) An Italian papal courier who corresponded regularly with Ricci.
(d) A Spanish journalist who wrote reports back to the Western world.

2. During the 16th century, how did the way Ignatius Loyola wanted students to learn affect Matteo Ricci?
(a) Ricci developed his mnemonic technique.
(b) Ricci rose to the top of his class.
(c) Ricci argued with his instructors about the method's futility.
(d) Ricci chose to become a Jesuit.

3. When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, why were the Chinese eager to learn?
(a) They want to be role models to their children.
(b) They want to be able to read and understand the Bible.
(c) They want to be able to read and write in two languages.
(d) They want to pass their exams to get better jobs.

4. Who was depicted in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
(a) Six apostles.
(b) Two disciples.
(c) Christ, his mother, and two disciples.
(d) Christ and two disciples.

5. With whom were Macerata's rural poor fighting?
(a) The Catholic Church.
(b) City officials.
(c) Bandits.
(d) Landowners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves" to be placed?

2. What event was depicted in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?

3. What is the subject of Ricci's book that he wrote while in Nanching?

4. What caused marine accidents during the 16th century in the Chinese seas?

5. What was the meaning of "yao" when Ricci translated devotional prayers while he was a missionary in China?

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