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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lodovico not understand Michelangelo's financial situation?
(a) others work for the Vatican and become rich
(b) he forgets how much Michelangelo has given the family
(c) he is very poor at numbers
(d) he thinks Michelangelo lies to him

2. What does Michelangelo need in order to paint his planned story on the ceiling of the chapel?
(a) the Pope's permission
(b) a system of ropes and pullies
(c) a large supply of paint
(d) someone to mix his paints

3. What is the reaction of the city when they first see the David in progress?
(a) enthralled by what they see
(b) disgusted because it is nude
(c) angry over the misuse of the marble
(d) indifferent, holding back payment

4. Who is the young man Michelangelo becomes infatuated with?
(a) Pietro Torrigiani
(b) Andrea Bregno
(c) Francesco Granacci
(d) Tommaso Cavalieri

5. What saves Michelangelo from losing everything to the Duke of Urbino?
(a) Pope Adrian has a change of heart
(b) The next Pope is Giulio de Medici, who becomes Pope Clement VII
(c) the Duke dies of a stroke
(d) Jacopo Galli testifies in favor of Michelangelo

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does the Marchesa appear to be affiliated?

2. Who replaces Pope Leo X?

3. Who succeeds Pope Julius II as Pope Leo X?

4. What does the Duke of Urbino, administrator of Julius' will and his heir want from Michelangelo?

5. What is Michelangelo's position in the home of Cardinal Riario?

(see the answer key)

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