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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michelangelo set himself apart at the Guild Hall of Signor Ghirlandaio?
(a) with his long hours of study
(b) with the poorness of his clothes
(c) with his talents and beliefs
(d) with his anti-social behavior

2. Who is the young Contessina de Medici that Michelangelo sees in the sculpture garden?
(a) the youngest daughter of Lorenzo
(b) the mother of Lorenzo
(c) the eldest daughter of Lorenzo
(d) the wife of Lorenzo

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

4. What is Lodovico unable to do when Michelangelo is given the privilege of living in the de Medici household?
(a) utter a word
(b) believe his ears
(c) refuse Lorenzo de Medici
(d) stand up

5. How do Michelangelo and Granacci reckon Lodovico will not be harsh when he learns his son is going to de Medici?
(a) if Michelangelo promises to give him his money
(b) if he hears the name de Medici
(c) if his step mother is in the room
(d) if Granacci is present

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bertoldo, the sculptor master, give Michelangelo?

2. After a hard winter, where does Michelangelo's friend Granacci take him?

3. What does Michelangelo recognize he must do to keep his father from taking him away?

4. Eventually, what does Lodovico hope for that will help his family?

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

(see the answer key)

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