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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Granacci is present
(c) if his step mother is in the room
(d) if he hears the name de Medici

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

3. What does Piero de Medici want Michelangelo to carve for the birthday of his son, Giuliano?
(a) a bed
(b) a set of small soldiers
(c) a cupid
(d) a snowman

4. What is Michelangelo's problem for getting the Pietrasanta marble to Rome?
(a) no wagon is big enough
(b) no one will help him
(c) the marble is too fragile
(d) no road is available

5. What is the reaction of the Pope when Michelangelo leaves Rome?
(a) he is relieved
(b) he doesn't notice
(c) he is angry
(d) he sends money

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michelangelo need in order to paint his planned story on the ceiling of the chapel?

2. How does Buonarroto's wife cause problems for Michelangelo?

3. When do Michelangelo and the Contessina finally talk about their mutual love?

4. What do the members of the elite academy discuss and learn about?

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

(see the answer key)

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