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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, The First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ricci do to the first Chinese idiograph?
(a) Cut it into three different idiographs.
(b) Combined it with the idiograph for peace.
(c) Cut it diagonally.
(d) Cut it into four different idiographs.

2. How did Ricci learn more about China?
(a) Through his seminary work with the Jesuits.
(b) Through studying Chinese religions.
(c) Through reading books and poetry of famous Chinese authors.
(d) Through his journeys across its rivers, lakes and canals.

3. Where was the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves" to be placed?
(a) In the Ink Garden.
(b) In the Emperor's Palace.
(c) In the Cook's Kitchen.
(d) In the Grand Lobby.

4. When did Ricci leave Macerata to study in Rome?
(a) 1574.
(b) 1658.
(c) 1568.
(d) 1607.

5. On this trip in 1578, what skills did Ricci develop?
(a) Astronomy and alchemy.
(b) Foreign languages and painting.
(c) Mapmaking and navigating through bad weather.
(d) Engineering and sailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his book of memory, where did Ricci places the four memory images?

2. With whom were Macerata's rural poor fighting?

3. In the 16th century, who announced his plan to conquer Korea and overthrow the Chinese government?

4. Who tried to stop the violence in the city of Macerata while Ricci was growing up there?

5. What did this person who appeared in Ricci's most significant dream tell him to do?

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