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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 was Pope Paul IV unpopular during his reign in the 16th century?
(a) His leadership in the Crusades.
(b) His greed emptied the pockets of the commoners.
(c) His role in the Inquisition.
(d) His determination to expand Catholicism.

2. Who was depicted in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
(a) Six apostles.
(b) Christ, his mother, and two disciples.
(c) Christ and two disciples.
(d) Two disciples.

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

4. To whom did the Chinese emperor leave many matters to be handled?
(a) Military generals.
(b) Administrative eunuchs.
(c) His appointed cabinet.
(d) Elected representatives.

5. According to the author in "Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom", what was the reaction to the death of Pope Paul IV in 1559?
(a) Jesuits were expelled from foreign missionaries.
(b) Joyous rioting in the city.
(c) Grief and wailing.
(d) Enemies capitalized on the Church's vulnerability.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, what was wrong with the science taught to the Chinese?

2. According to "Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom", which of these is NOT one of the things that Ricci appreciated in China?

3. About what did Ricci's Chinese Christian converts complain?

4. Why did Ricci alter the story of the third picture, "The Men of Sodom"?

5. When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, whom did the Chinese people fear?

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