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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused marine accidents during the 16th century in the Chinese seas?
(a) Overloading of goods, peoples and services.
(b) Poorly packed explosives.
(c) Rocky harbors and pirates.
(d) Poorly constructed ships.

2. At what was Ricci particularly adept during his studies in Rome during the Renaissance that helped him later with the Chinese?
(a) He could recite the entire Bible from memory which impressed the Chinese.
(b) He developed debating skills which he used to counter Chinese arguments.
(c) He developed an appreciation for different learning styles which helped him teach the Chinese.
(d) He combined vivid imagery and lengthy sequences with his mnemonic skills.

3. According to Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom, what is the subject of the series of prints that made up third picture "The Men of Sodom"?
(a) John the Baptist's life.
(b) Lot's life.
(c) Mary's life.
(d) The Apostle Peter's life.

4. Which of the following did the Jesuits NOT do on the trip in 1578?
(a) Practiced their devotions.
(b) Heard confessions every eight days.
(c) Tended to the sick.
(d) Prepared meals for the passengers.

5. According to "Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus", what did Ricci teach to the Chinese that he compared to branches of a stream?
(a) Science.
(b) Language.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Agriculture.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Renaissance, what were the Jesuits searching for in their publications?

2. In Ricci's version of the story of the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves," to whom did he compare Jesus?

3. Describe the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves."

4. When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, what was he able to do in five months?

5. To whom did the Chinese emperor leave many matters to be handled?

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