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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Michelangelo allowed to do for his painting of a neophyte for the Baptism of John panel?
(a) work with two other apprentices
(b) redesign the panel
(c) paint with close supervision
(d) bring in a nude model

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

4. What does Michelangelo carve surreptitiously?
(a) a face
(b) a lion
(c) a faun
(d) a cat

5. Who comes and sees the sculpture Michelangelo did?
(a) Bertoldo
(b) Contessina de Medici
(c) Lodovico
(d) Lorenzo

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michelangelo compare his work with files borrowed from Ghirlandaio?

2. How does Michelangelo set himself apart at the Guild Hall of Signor Ghirlandaio?

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

4. Who is Il Magnifico?

5. For his first year as an apprentice, how is Michelangelo treated?

(see the answer key)

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