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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does the Marchesa appear to be affiliated?
(a) a group that believes the Church needs reforms
(b) a group of wealthy patrons of the arts
(c) the Royal Family of Spain
(d) the de Medici family

2. Why does da Vinci align himself with the Borgias?
(a) to hedge his bets
(b) to be on the winning side
(c) to test some of his inventions
(d) to get back at Michelangelo

3. What does Michelangelo do after accepting the Cardinal's commission?
(a) moves back to Rome
(b) gives all his money to Lodovico
(c) rents an apartment and sends for Argiento
(d) goes into hiding

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

5. What does Pope Paul III want Michelangelo to do?
(a) to carve another David
(b) to finish the tomb of Pope Julius II
(c) to return to Florence and reopen the sculpture garden
(d) to complete the Sistine Chapel

6. What new commission does the Pope give to Michelangelo?
(a) sculpting wall decorations for the Sistine Chapel
(b) designing the Sistine Chapel
(c) painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
(d) sculpting statues of saints for the Sistine Chapel

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

8. What work of da Vinci's does Giuliano want to show Michelangelo?
(a) a lens to improve vision
(b) experiments in alchemy
(c) a new kind of carriage
(d) a machine that allows a man to fly

9. Why can Michelangelo not visit the Contessina?
(a) her husband will not allow it
(b) he does not have the proper clothes
(c) he does not know where to find her
(d) the Pope might become angry with the Ridolfi family

10. What does Pope Leo X want Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo to do?
(a) become friends
(b) return to Florence
(c) work together on the sistine Chapel
(d) design his summer villa

11. What does the Wool Guild own that is of interest to Michelangelo?
(a) a large block of marble
(b) a contract for decorating a palace
(c) a scaffolding they do not use
(d) a studio for rent

12. While working on Julius' tomb, what comes Michelangelo's way?
(a) money that has long been owed him
(b) a new house and shop
(c) an audience with the Pope
(d) proposals for a variety of projects

13. Why does the city of Florence bribe Caesar Borgia?
(a) not to conquer Florence
(b) not to take Florence artists to Rome
(c) to lower Florence's taxes
(d) to come and rule Florence

14. Having lost everything, what is the one contract Michelangelo has?
(a) a Risen Christ for Metello Vari
(b) a gravestone for a merchant
(c) a cupid for the Bishop of Florence
(d) a garden decoration for de Medici

15. What is worked out that the Duke of Urbino will accept instead of the finished tomb?
(a) a written apology from Michelangelo
(b) an extension of time to finish the tomb
(c) an assignment as the Cardinal of Milan
(d) a statue of Moses and two other statues in Michelangelo's home

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of artwork does Michelangelo accept reluctantly?

2. What does Pope Leo offer for Michelangelo to work on?

3. Why do the city fathers of Florence not receive Michelangelo well?

4. What commission has Bramante won from the Pope?

5. What does Pope Julius II want Michelangelo to carve for him?

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