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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Pietro Torrigiani described?
(a) a deformed genius
(b) a well-built, handsome young man
(c) a plain and untalented boy
(d) a short, fat hanger on

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) bring in a nude model
(c) redesign the panel
(d) paint with close supervision

3. What is Ghirlandaio reluctant to do?
(a) continue Michaelangelo's stipend
(b) release his student
(c) keep Michaelangelo as a student
(d) cater to the Medici family

4. Where is the Contessina sent as she nears marriageable age?
(a) to a convent
(b) to live in Rome
(c) to live with the Ridolfi
(d) to school in Milan

5. What does Michelangelo tell his brother about his art?
(a) that it is his life
(b) that it is holy
(c) that it is all he knows
(d) that it is progressing

Short Answer Questions

1. Who operates the sculpture garden?

2. Who is to go to the Medici school along with Michelangelo?

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

4. who brings Michelangelo to Ghirlandaio?

5. What does Savonarola believe art is?

(see the answer key)

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