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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 feel about painting frescoes?
(a) he feels he is learning a lot
(b) he does not like doing them
(c) he is thrilled to be doing them
(d) he thinks they are difficult to do

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

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

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

5. What does Savonarola preach about the de Medici family?
(a) they are evil and should be destroyed
(b) they are rich and should give to the poor
(c) they are holy and should be revered
(d) they are his strong supporters

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Michelangelo is thrilled that he can do?

2. Who is the young Contessina de Medici that Michelangelo sees in the sculpture garden?

3. What does Michelangelo insist painting draped figures allows the artist to do?

4. What is Lodovico unable to do when Michelangelo is given the privilege of living in the de Medici household?

5. What does Lodovico initially refuse to give his son?

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