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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. Working all day and studying all night, what do people think Michelangelo is doing?

2. If caught in his nighttime study of anatomy, what might the Church do to him?

3. How does Michelangelo feel about painting frescoes?

4. What does Ghirlandaio want Michelangelo to do?

5. As Michelangelo progresses, what does he learn about life?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the risk Michelangelo takes for his art.

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

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

5. Describe Michelangelo's problem in trying to convince his father to allow him to study in the Sculpture Garden.

6. What does Lorenzo de Medici reveal to Michelangelo about his training?

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

8. Why doesn't Michelangelo accept the offer to return to Ghirlandaio's school?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the value of art in the world. Include what you think the world would be like if there were no art. Mention how censorship of art might have deprived the world of great masterpieces by Michelangelo.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on working out problems for oneself. Using Michelangelo's visit to the Topolinos while trying to decide what to do after the death of Lorenzo, discuss how work and solitude are useful in the decision making process.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on loyalty. What is the value of loyalty to friends or political leaders. Is loyalty always repaid?

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