1. In what other way were mnemonic devices used during the 16th century?
(a) To convert other non-Christians around the world.
(b) To help explorers navigate to the New World.
(c) To retain substantial scientific, mathematical, and musical information of the Renaissance.
(d) To learn the theologies of the Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian religions.

2. At the end of "Chapter One: Building the Palace", what does the author encourages his readers to do?
(a) To keep an open mind about the connection of magic to theology.
(b) To understand why the Chinese could not understand Christian theology.
(c) To devise mnemonic devices to keep track of the four images and the four pictures.
(d) To focus on the connections between Ricci's classical influences and his Chinese present.

3. How did Ricci display his sense of ecumenism in China when he was a missionary?
(a) He allowed Chinese women and children to help with the daily Mass.
(b) He held services with Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
(c) He sometimes dressed like a Buddhist monk to show respect.
(d) He used the ideas from Chinese religions in his sermons.

4. How did Ricci use the first four memory images in his memory palace?
(a) To illustrate his strong ability with mnemonic devices.
(b) To compare the life of Christ with Confucius.
(c) To help the Chinese understand the life of Christ.
(d) To impress his superiors with his knowledge of theology.

5. What caused marine accidents during the 16th century in the Chinese seas?
(a) Overloading of goods, peoples and services.
(b) Poorly constructed ships.
(c) Rocky harbors and pirates.
(d) Poorly packed explosives.