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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the battle of Pistoria take place?
(a) 62 B.C.
(b) 1 B.C.
(c) 722 B.C.
(d) A.D. 66.

2. Which religious sect of medieval Florence was vegetarian and believed that the world was utterly depraved?
(a) The Epicureans.
(b) The Patarenes.
(c) The Waldensians.
(d) The Reformers.

3. Under what medieval Florentine laws could a supposed political dissenter be convicted without evidence?
(a) The Laws of Loyalty.
(b) The Via della Gloriosa.
(c) The Ordinances of Justice.
(d) The Pax Romana.

4. What does the author describe in Chapter 2 as "a stone hypodermic needle"?
(a) The lightning rod on the triumphal arch.
(b) The steeple of Santa Croce.
(c) The tower of Palazzo Vecchio.
(d) The memorial to Michelangelo.

5. What is the color scheme of the Baptistery?
(a) Grey and brown.
(b) Blue and gold.
(c) Pink and brown.
(d) Black and white.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the patron saint of Florence?

2. As mentioned in Chapter 3, what does the surname "Bevisangue" mean?

3. During a medieval uprising, which group did Michele di Lando lead?

4. As discussed in Chapter 3, what caused the civic unrest in medieval Florence?

5. What type of political speech does Chapter 3 describe as occurring frequently in Florence since medieval times?

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