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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the palace de Medici, with whom does Michelangelo share quarters?
(a) Francesco Granacci
(b) Pietro Torrigiani
(c) Donato Donatello
(d) Bertoldo, the sculpture master

2. What is offered to Michelangelo with a commission for him to sculpt the Twelve Apostles for the cathedral?
(a) a house
(b) a new wardrobe
(c) a large block of marble
(d) a seat on the city council

3. What saves Michelangelo from losing everything to the Duke of Urbino?
(a) the Duke dies of a stroke
(b) The next Pope is Giulio de Medici, who becomes Pope Clement VII
(c) Jacopo Galli testifies in favor of Michelangelo
(d) Pope Adrian has a change of heart

4. What does the Wool Guild own that is of interest to Michelangelo?
(a) a scaffolding they do not use
(b) a studio for rent
(c) a contract for decorating a palace
(d) a large block of marble

5. What would closing their shop in Florence cost Michelangelo's brothers?
(a) a full year's rent
(b) their places on the city council
(c) to lose their merchant standing within the community
(d) the break up of their families

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reaction of the city when they first see the David in progress?

2. As payment to the French, what will Michelangelo carve?

3. What does Michelangelo refuse to do for Piero de Medici?

4. What is Michelangelo's conclusion about his looks after the broken nose?

5. Before the David statue can be placed, what happens?

(see the answer key)

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