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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children were in Ricci's family?
(a) Five.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Nine.
(d) Seven.

2. What did Ricci deplore that was widespread in Peking during the 16th century?
(a) Homosexuality.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Poverty.

3. When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, how were pictures of Mary received in China?
(a) The Chinese reacted in fear.
(b) The pictures were sent back to Rome.
(c) The Chinese reacted piously.
(d) The pictures were desecrated.

4. When Ricci was a missionary in China, what did he Ricci report to Girolamo Costa?
(a) The Chinese have requested additional Chinese missionaries.
(b) The Chinese marvel when Ricci tells them stories of the shrine to Mary at Loreto.
(c) The Chinese require patience and direction as they learn about the Christian faith.
(d) The Chinese mission needs more funds.

5. According to "Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus", how many people were in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

6. How did Ricci use the concept of "ly" into his music when he was a Chinese missionary in the 16th century?
(a) He incorporates the theme of social justice with the Chinese value of money.
(b) He connects the idea of profit with the musical themes of religion and morality.
(c) He offers harpsichord music as an analogy to Christian beliefs.
(d) He preaches against greed and the loss of one's soul to money.

7. What did Ricci help the Chinese to see with this second picture "The Road to Emmaus"?
(a) The Chinese will understand the power of Jesus to perform miracles.
(b) The Chinese will see two men accepting the resurrection of God and the third preparing for His return to heaven.
(c) The Chinese will see the wonder of the resurrection and its effect on Christ's followers.
(d) The Chinese will understand the role of salvation in the lives of Christians.

8. When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, who was the scholar from Shanghai that converted to Christianity?
(a) Cheng Dayou.
(b) Xu Guangqi.
(c) Li Zhizao.
(d) Qu Rukui.

9. During the 16th century, how did the way Ignatius Loyola wanted students to learn affect Matteo Ricci?
(a) Ricci rose to the top of his class.
(b) Ricci developed his mnemonic technique.
(c) Ricci argued with his instructors about the method's futility.
(d) Ricci chose to become a Jesuit.

10. When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, whom did the Chinese people fear?
(a) Buddhist monks.
(b) The Chinese ruler.
(c) Foreign invaders.
(d) Jesuit missionaries.

11. During the Renaissance, what did some believe was the purpose of these groups in China that "pledged themselves to lives of heightened spiritual service"?
(a) Political organizations to unionize the Chinese workers.
(b) Social clubs to entertain wealthy Chinese businessmen.
(c) Government infiltration of religious groups.
(d) Clandestine recruitment organizations for the Jesuits.

12. To which of the Buddhist beliefs was Ricci particularly hostile when he was a missionary in 16th century China?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Vegetarianism.
(c) Reincarnation.
(d) Animal sacrifice.

13. Who was arrested, beaten and imprisoned for trying to make money by keeping tribute given to the guards at the Xiangshan border during the 16th century when Ricci was in China??
(a) A cook employed by Matteo Ricci.
(b) A courier of Jesuit letters.
(c) Matteo Ricci.
(d) Ignatius Loyola.

14. During the 16th century, how did Yu Chunxi react to Ricci's criticism of the Buddhist belief that Ricci was particularly hostile?
(a) Yu Chunxi visited Ricci and debated the belief in front of a crowd of Buddhists and Chinese Christians.
(b) Yu Chunxi encouraged a boycott of Ricci's church.
(c) Yu Chunxi sent soldiers to destroy the mission.
(d) Yu Chunxi complained in a letter.

15. When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, what was wrong with the science taught to the Chinese?
(a) It lacked fundamental principles.
(b) It disregarded Western discoveries and advances.
(c) It focused on outdated principles.
(d) It led to many disasters to the environment.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom", which of these is NOT one of the things that Ricci appreciated in China?

2. 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?

3. What did Ignatius encourage the Jesuits to publish when they published their first books in the 16th century?

4. During the 16th century, what did Yu Chunxi's teacher Zhuzong tell Yu Chunxi about Ricci's arguments?

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

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