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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Piero de Medici refuse to work?
(a) Savonarola
(b) Michelangelo
(c) the appointed city leaders
(d) the Pope

2. Who is the young man Michelangelo becomes infatuated with?
(a) Tommaso Cavalieri
(b) Francesco Granacci
(c) Andrea Bregno
(d) Pietro Torrigiani

3. When do Michelangelo and the Contessina finally talk about their mutual love?
(a) one night in the Sistine Chapel
(b) when she becomes the official hostess of the Pope
(c) after her husband dies
(d) on her deathbed

4. Who comes to Rome and is able to help clean out Michelangelo's new quarters?
(a) his father Lodovico
(b) his friend Granacci
(c) his brother Lionardo
(d) his brother Buonarroto

5. What does the new Pope want to do in the church?
(a) build a new cathedral
(b) tear down the tomb of Pope Julius II
(c) execute all artists
(d) to right the wrongs of Pope Leo X

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the important commission from the Cardinal of San Dionigi that Michelangelo wants to bid on?

2. What does Michelangelo get Ghirlandaio to do for him?

3. Why can Michelangelo not visit the Contessina?

4. Why can Michelangelo not talk to Pope Julius II?

5. What does the Duke really want to punish Michelangelo for?

(see the answer key)

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