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

2. What does Michelangelo insist on from the Pope?

3. Who is gaining in popularity and importance in Rome to Michelangelo's advantage?

4. From whom does Jacopo Galli secure a commission for Michelangelo?

5. What does the Wool Guild own that is of interest to Michelangelo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What political unrest occurs while Michelangelo works on the David?

2. Why does Michelangelo not close up his brothers' unprofitable shop?

3. Briefly explain the problem Michelangelo has with the Carraini over Leo's insistence on using Pietrasanta marble.

4. How do the Bolognese assign the guilt of association to Michelangelo?

5. How does Michelangelo react when he is refused admittance to see Pope Julius II?

6. Why is Michelangelo disenchanted with the work he is doing for a cardinal while thinking about the Wool Guild marble?

7. Although Pope Clement had been unpopular in Florence, how does Michelangelo view his death?

8. How do Michelangelo and da Vinci end up working on the same project?

9. How does Pope Paul III outmaneuver Michelangelo over the matter of Pope Julius' tomb?

10. How does Michelangelo finally get the Wool Guild commission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about Michelangelo's idea that the human form should be painted as God made it. How do you feel about his Sistine Chapel paintings or his statue of David?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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