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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of map did Ricci print in 1602?
(a) A world map with locations of Jesuit missionaries.
(b) A more accurate map with Western political organizations and locates of the Holy Land and holy cities.
(c) A map of China divided by provinces.
(d) A map of China noting the religions practiced in different areas.

2. On what ship did Ricci travel in 1578?
(a) The St. Louis.
(b) The St. Gregory.
(c) The Good Jesus.
(d) The Miracle at Cana.

3. How did Ricci use the first four memory images in his memory palace?
(a) To illustrate his strong ability with mnemonic devices.
(b) To help the Chinese understand the life of Christ.
(c) To impress his superiors with his knowledge of theology.
(d) To compare the life of Christ with Confucius.

4. 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.

5. Who encouraged the use of mnemonic devices as a way to remember the multitude of one's sins?
(a) Rabelais.
(b) Plato.
(c) Ignatius Loyola.
(d) Ludolfus Saxony.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does Ricci compare a ship's pilot?

3. Toward the end of his life, what irony struck Ricci about the Chinese?

4. According to Ricci, which one of these is NOT a way in which memory palaces can be built?

5. How did Ricci display his sense of ecumenism in China when he was a missionary?

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