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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. In the 16th century, which Chinese religions had Trinitarian aspects?
(a) Buddhism, Taoism, and Muslim.
(b) Buddhism and Taoism.
(c) Confucianism and Taoism.
(d) Confucianism and Buddhism.

2. In the 16th century, who provided funds to Christopher Plantin to write his Bible?
(a) King Phillip II of Spain.
(b) Emperor Wanli of China.
(c) King Henry VIII of England.
(d) The people of Antwerp.

3. According to "Chapter Three, the First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves", when Ricci travels from Nanjing to Nanchang, who appears in his most significant dream?
(a) Mary.
(b) God.
(c) Peter the Apostle.
(d) Jesus.

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

5. What were Ricci's rules for picking an area in the memory palace to store the new image of the idiograph "wu"?
(a) Find a small and narrow space.
(b) Find a quiet and small space.
(c) Find a large and wide space.
(d) Find a clean and dry space.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Jesuits ensure that their messages were delivered back and forth during the 16th century?

2. To whom did the Chinese emperor leave many matters to be handled?

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

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

5. Describe the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves."

(see the answer key)

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