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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. How many sets of stairs were in Santa Maria del Fiore?

2. Who was at Filippo's side when he died?

3. At what pier in Santa Maria del Fiore did the steps begin?

4. Who did the city of Florence go to war with in 1424?

5. How many bricks could the average kiln hold?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Opera reduce the cost of importing bianchi marmi into Florence?

2. Why was the quality of the mortar very important in the construction of the dome?

3. What type of problems have been caused by large buildings throughout history?

4. Why were lanterns such an important part of domes in the Renaissance?

5. What was Lorenzo's notorious reputation?

6. What happened to Filippo in August 1434 after the meeting with the wardens?

7. Why were bricks carefully regulated in Florence?

8. Why was the consecration of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore so important to Filippo?

9. What do modern commentators believe that the story of the tower of Babel tried to account for?

10. What type of marble came from Carrara, Italy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In 1429 cracks were discovered in the side walls of the nave at Santa Maria del Fiore. Discuss the impact of this discovery upon the work at Santa Maria del Fiore and whether the cracks had both positive and negative impacts upon the construction of the cathedral.

Essay Topic 2

One of the last designing contests for the Santa Maria del Fiore was the contest to design a lantern for the peak of the dome. Discuss the criteria that was used for judging the contest and whether that criteria was subjective or objective.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss the people who most influenced Filippo and his work.

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