1. How long did Christopher Plantin take to write his Bible, the pinnacle of the Counter-Reformation, in the 16th century?
(a) Five years.
(b) One year.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Twenty years.

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

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

4. Which one of these is NOT part of the location where Ricci placed the new image in the Memory Palace?
(a) At the doorway of the garden.
(b) Diagonally across from the two warriors.
(c) The northwest corner of the reception hall.
(d) To the left of the huihui women.

5. When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, what did the Jesuits allow the Chinese to believe instead of the doctrine the Chinese were not ready to understand?
(a) Mary was born without original sin.
(b) Mary was assumed into heaven.
(c) God represented Mary, pregnant with Jesus.
(d) Jesus was God made man through birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the charismatic Jesuit missionary, which group was amenable, "soft" like women, ambivalent about war and ready to do what they were told?

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

3. How can Ricci's use of mnemonic devices be understood?

4. Ricci grew up in Macerata during a period of what?

5. Before Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, who was thought to have engaged in sexual misconduct while in China?

(see the answer key)

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