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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. Who ruled China from 1573 to 1620, almost the entire time Ricci was there?
(a) Emperor Wanli.
(b) Emperor Zhuzong.
(c) Emperor Kwan.
(d) Emperor Yu.

2. How can Ricci's use of mnemonic devices be understood?
(a) As part of an encroachment of Western civilization on Asian cultures.
(b) As part of an anti-Jesuit movement to prevent Chinese conversions.
(c) As part of a long Christian tradition of missionaries confronting purported magicians.
(d) As part of an anti-Christian movement.

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

4. What effect did the Japanese threat have on Ricci?
(a) The Chinese despised Christians and feared Ricci.
(b) The Chinese ignored both the Christians and Ricci.
(c) The Chinese welcomed Christians and embraced Ricci.
(d) The Chinese tolerated Christians but ignored Ricci.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Chapter One: Building the Palace", how did Ricci believe that humans could remember anything?

2. When the king died without an heir, what effect did this have?

3. Where was Ricci born?

4. What are mnemonic devices?

5. How was the relationship between true religious experience and magical powers perceived during the 16th century?

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