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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who commissioned the St. Matthew statue for the church of Orsanmichele?
(a) Bricklayers Guild.
(b) Bankers Guild.
(c) Stonemasons Guild.
(d) Architect's Guild.

2. What angle did the final layer of bricks on the cupola at Santa Maria del Fiore lie at?
(a) 60 degrees.
(b) 80 degrees.
(c) 90 degrees.
(d) 70 degrees.

3. How many religious feasts were held each week in Florence during Filippo's time?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. What group commissioned the majority of the projects that Filippo worked on in 1419?
(a) Builders Guild.
(b) Wool Guild.
(c) Bricklayers Guild.
(d) Mason's Guild.

5. What was created after Filippo's device for the Santa Maria del Fiore was finished?
(a) Sandstone chain.
(b) Marble chain.
(c) Limestone chain.
(d) Granite chain.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what temperature were bricks fired in Florence in the 1400's?

2. In what district of Florence did Filippo live?

3. What skill did Filippo have according to his biographer?

4. How many men worked on the dome at Santa Maria del Fiore?

5. What capomaestro was fired for not being able to climb the steps at Santa Maria del Fiore?

(see the answer key)

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