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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. What is Michelangelo's conclusion about his looks after the broken nose?
(a) it is something he cannot change
(b) now he is handsome
(c) his work must conceal his looks
(d) it makes him look eccentric

2. What does Michelangelo refuse to do for Piero de Medici?
(a) carve a bust of his wife
(b) design jewelry for his wife
(c) paint a portrait of his wife
(d) escort his wife

3. What does Michelangelo discover his father believes about Lorenzo de Medici?
(a) he is a tyrant
(b) he is a fool
(c) he is bankrupt
(d) he is a saint

4. Who comes to Rome and is able to help clean out Michelangelo's new quarters?
(a) his father Lodovico
(b) his brother Buonarroto
(c) his friend Granacci
(d) his brother Lionardo

5. What does Savonarola believe art is?
(a) godly and uplifting
(b) blasphemous and ungodly
(c) neither good nor bad
(d) a gift from God

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first of Michelangelo's problems if he wants to study under Bertoldo?

2. What raw material does Michelangelo use to carve a crucifix?

3. How does Charles VIII of France want to claim the Kingdom of Naples?

4. What is Ghirlandaio reluctant to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michelangelo's first year of training go?

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

3. How does Torrigiani expose his envy of Michelangelo?

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

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

6. Tell something about Michelangelo's reception when he returns home.

7. What is the first problem facing Michelangelo before he can study under Bertoldo?

8. Describe how Michelangelo gets his start in art education.

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

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

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