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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Michelangelo use for models to perfect his knowledge of anatomy?
(a) men in the Roman baths
(b) boys he finds playing on the streets
(c) his brothers who come down from Florence
(d) off duty guards at the Cardinal's palace

2. While working on the panels, what is Michelangelo dreaming about?
(a) making his name in the art world
(b) the sculpture garden
(c) opening his own studio
(d) finding models

3. Besides working on his commission, what does Michelangelo enjoy in Galli's home?
(a) a good bed to sleep in
(b) the finest food in Rome
(c) freedom to find other commissions
(d) conversations with a learned man

4. What does Michelangelo learn the city fathers have sent behind Piero de Medici's back?
(a) a request for mercenaries from Germany
(b) a warrant for Piero's arrest
(c) letters to the Pope
(d) a delegation to Charles VIII

5. What does Lodovico think sculptors are?
(a) potentially wealthy men
(b) contributors to society
(c) little more than being stonecutters
(d) grand artists

Short Answer Questions

1. As a second problem, what must Michelangelo have if he wants to study under Bertoldo?

2. How does Michelangelo set himself apart at the Guild Hall of Signor Ghirlandaio?

3. Eventually, what does Lodovico hope for that will help his family?

4. Why does Michelangelo arrange for loans?

5. What does Michelangelo get Ghirlandaio to do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Michelangelo's living conditions when he first comes to Rome.

2. Describe the conditions Michelangelo finds when he moves into Lorenzo's palazzo.

3. Explain the surprise announcement after Michelangelo has been at Ghirlandaio's school for one year.

4. Explain how Michelangelo finally gets to do some real artwork.

5. Describe Michelangelo's meeting Clarissa.

6. Explain how the antagonism of Bramante developed against Michelangelo.

7. When the Contessina sees Michelangelo after he leaves her house, what transpires?

8. Explain what Michelangelo is expected to learn in addition to his art.

9. What is the result of Michelangelo's carving something for Piero de Medici?

10. Describe briefly the way friendship develops between Michelangelo and the contessina.

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