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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) previous art recognition
(c) knowledge of the basics of sculpture
(d) ten thousand florins

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

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

4. In addition to Michelangelo's other problems, what happens to the Cardinal of San Dionigi?
(a) he is sent to be the Cardinal of Germany
(b) he dies before the pieta is finished
(c) he loses his mind and cannot remember Michelangelo
(d) he is excommunicated

5. What does Michelangelo need before he can start carving the marble?
(a) specific permission from the Cardinal
(b) getting the marble moved to Rome
(c) a new set of carving tools
(d) an assistant to help him work

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Michelangelo feel about painting frescoes?

2. While working on the panels, what is Michelangelo dreaming about?

3. Where is the Contessina sent as she nears marriageable age?

4. Who asks for two of Ghirlandaio's students to study at his new Medici school?

5. After the festival for his son, where does Piero de Medici invite Michelangelo?

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