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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the city of Florence sign a truce with their enemy from 1424?
(a) 1428.
(b) 1429.
(c) 1431.
(d) 1430.

2. Who did Filippo build a house for in 1412?
(a) Cosimo Medici.
(b) Apollonio Medici.
(c) Cosimo Lapi.
(d) Apollonio Lapi.

3. In what year did Filippo begin rebuilding the Augustinian church of Santo Spirito?
(a) 1429.
(b) 1428.
(c) 1430.
(d) 1431.

4. What happened to the winner of the wooden chain designing contest when the time came to build the chain?
(a) He broke his leg.
(b) He became very ill.
(c) He broke his arm.
(d) His design didn't work.

5. Who won the wooden chain designing contest for the Santa Maria del Fiore?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Filippo.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Johan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did the sandstone beams used at Santa Maria del Fiore weigh?

2. How many colors of marble were ordered to cover the Santa Maria del Fiore?

3. In what year did Filippo become a master goldsmith?

4. When was the foundation for the Santa Maria del Fiore laid?

5. Who were the two main characters in "On the Tranquility of the Soul"?

(see the answer key)

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