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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is coming to the home of Vittoria Colonna, the Marchesa di Pescara?
(a) Pope Clement
(b) the Doge of Milan
(c) Prince Olaf of Norway
(d) King Charles V of France

4. What is Michelangelo's position in the home of Cardinal Riario?
(a) the philosophy instructor
(b) one of the Cardinal's skilled workmen
(c) the Cardinals confidant
(d) the apprentice architect

5. What happens that signals the approaching end of Michelangelo's life?
(a) a fall from a high scaffolding
(b) his failing eyesight
(c) a persistent cough
(d) a series of black out spells

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michelangelo believe that Ghirlandaio disagrees with?

2. Why does the city of Florence bribe Caesar Borgia?

3. What does Pope Paul III want Michelangelo to do?

4. What does Michelangelo have after his meeting with the Cardinal?

5. How is Pietro Torrigiani described?

(see the answer key)

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