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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Michelangelo discover his father believes about Lorenzo de Medici?

3. Besides working on his commission, what does Michelangelo enjoy in Galli's home?

4. How does Michelangelo feel about painting frescoes?

5. What is Michelangelo worried about before going to the Medici school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the effect of Michelangelo's broken nose at the hand of Torrigiani.

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

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

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

6. Explain the risk Michelangelo takes for his art.

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

8. What is Michelangelo's dilemma while trying to learn from Bertoldo?

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

10. Describe the beginning of the friendship between Michelangelo and the Contessina.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about family relationships. Use Michelangelo as an example of a person who shows loyalty and support of family. Also discuss how family may cause stress on one individual in the family group.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on competition. Refer to Michelangelo's securing the commission to paint the second wall next to da Vinci as a good example of competition. Discuss in your essay how healthy competition brings about greater achievements.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about humility. Refer to the meeting between Michelangelo and Galli who lay on his deathbed. In your essay use Galli's words that plenty brings pride. Discuss the importance of humility in life.

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