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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. Why did Ricci alter the story of the third picture, "The Men of Sodom"?
(a) To communicate the idea that God is merciful.
(b) To communicate the idea that sin brings God's judgment.
(c) To communicate the idea that woman tempts man into sin.
(d) To communicate the idea that man is sinful.

2. How many pictures are in the series of prints that made up the third picture, "The Men of Sodom"?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. During the trip in 1578, what did the ships on which Ricci was riding pick up in Mozambique?
(a) Nuns and orphans bound for Portugal.
(b) Several hundred slaves.
(c) Dysentery and malaria.
(d) Crates of Bibles for the missions.

4. During the Renaissance, what were the Jesuits searching for in their publications?
(a) The sturdiest paper.
(b) The highest quality ink.
(c) The ideal page size.
(d) The perfect font.

5. According to "Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus", how many people were in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ricci deplore that was widespread in Peking during the 16th century?

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

3. How long did Christopher Plantin take to write his Bible, the pinnacle of the Counter-Reformation, in the 16th century?

4. During the 16th century, how did the way Ignatius Loyola wanted students to learn affect Matteo Ricci?

5. During the 16th century, why had Pope Paul IV given the Inquisitors in Spain great power?

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