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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, The Fourth Image: The Fourth Picture.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Jesuits ensure that their messages were delivered back and forth during the 16th century?
(a) They sent one copy eastward and one copy westward.
(b) They send two copies of their letters via two different sea passages.
(c) They sent one copy over land and one copy over sea.
(d) They sent one across the desert and one across the sea.

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

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) God.
(b) Peter the Apostle.
(c) Mary.
(d) Jesus.

4. Who or what urged penalties on Christians who participated with the Japanese in the Japanese use of financial tricks to make money during the 16th century?
(a) The Japanese government.
(b) Matteo Ricci.
(c) The Council of Trent.
(d) Pope Leo XII.

5. Describe the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves."
(a) Apostle Judas betraying Jesus.
(b) Apostle Peter trying to walk on water in the Sea of Galilee.
(c) Saul being stuck down on the road to Damascus.
(d) Jesus healing the lepers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Chapter Three, the First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves", to whom did Ricci give the first picture?

2. According to "Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui", what tenet was similar to the three major religions of China?

3. During the 16th century, how did the way Ignatius Loyola wanted students to learn affect Matteo Ricci?

4. What did Ricci help the Chinese to see with this second picture "The Road to Emmaus"?

5. Who was depicted in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?

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