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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Renaissance, what were the Jesuits searching for in their publications?

2. During the Renaissance, what did Ignatius Loyola encourage Jesuits to do with their possessions?

3. What was the state of Ricci's financial situation during most of his time in China?

4. Which of these was NOT a typical gift that Ricci would give to the Chinese during his time as a missionary in the late 16th century?

5. When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, who was the scholar from Shanghai that converted to Christianity?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to "Chapter Eight, The Fourth Image: The Fourth Picture", what was the relationship between Matteo Ricci and Girolamo Costa?

2. According to "Chapter Six, The Third Image: Profit and Harvest", what were some of the gifts that Ricci was able to give the Chinese?

3. What was Ricci's attitude toward Buddhism?

4. What did Ricci admire and appreciate in China?

5. How did Ricci use this third picture in his work with the Chinese?

6. How did the Chinese receive the ideas of Western science?

7. What did Ignatius Loyola encourage the Jesuits to publish in 1559.

8. Where in the Memory Palace did Ricci place this last image?

9. Why did Ricci develop mnemonic techniques during his studies in Rome?

10. What did the Jesuits in China allow the Chinese to believe about Mary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the Catholic attitude towards profit and property during the time of Ignatius Loyola.

Essay Topic 2

The last chapter of the book relies on imagery to convey Ricci's last look at the Memory Palace. Discuss the way the author appeals to the five senses and the way the imagery develops the summation of Ricci's life.

Essay Topic 3

During the 16th century, the political life of Italy was unstable. Connected by a number of city-states, the country was constantly drawn into internal and external feuds, war and violence. Adding to the chaos was the powerful presence of the Catholic Church and the role of the pope. Taking into account his age, his family's position in the community, and his education, explain how these events influenced Matteo Ricci.

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