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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did the worst outbreak of the Black Death in Florence occur?
(a) 1400.
(b) 1403.
(c) 1401.
(d) 1402.

2. Where was the cathedral located that Filippo gave advice on the construction of in 1412?
(a) Lucca.
(b) Carrara.
(c) Santa Croce.
(d) Prato.

3. How old was Filippo in 1418?
(a) 42.
(b) 4.
(c) 41.
(d) 44.

4. How long did those participating in the dome designing contest have to complete their proposals?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

5. What was a rota magna?
(a) A pulley.
(b) A hoist.
(c) A crane.
(d) Great wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who called Florence "that beautiful and famous daughter of Rome"?

2. How many people died in the worst Black Death outbreak in Florence?

3. What was a rota magna used for?

4. What competition played a pivotal role in Filippo's career?

5. Where were most goldsmith shops in Florence located during Filippo's time?

(see the answer key)

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