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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Il Magnifico?
(a) the Doge of Milan
(b) Domenico Ghirlandaio
(c) Pope Julius II
(d) Lorenzo de Medici

2. What does Michelangelo refuse to do for Piero de Medici?
(a) carve a bust of his wife
(b) design jewelry for his wife
(c) escort his wife
(d) paint a portrait of his wife

3. Who is to go to the Medici school along with Michelangelo?
(a) Bertoldo
(b) Torrigiani
(c) Granacci
(d) Donatello

4. What does Bertoldo, the sculptor master, give Michelangelo?
(a) a special workplace
(b) new sculpting tools
(c) much criticism of what he does
(d) much praise and encouragement

5. As a second problem, what must Michelangelo have if he wants to study under Bertoldo?
(a) previous art recognition
(b) ten thousand florins
(c) knowledge of the basics of sculpture
(d) an invitation from Bertoldo or one of the de Medicis

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Piero de Medici want Michelangelo to carve for the birthday of his son, Giuliano?

2. What is something Michelangelo learns from members of the academy?

3. Where does Lodovico want Michelangelo accepted?

4. What is Michelangelo expected to learn about?

5. After one year, what is Michelangelo allowed to paint?

(see the answer key)

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