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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. Of which biblical figure are there two statues in the Duomo?

2. What was Lorenzino de' Medici's nickname?

3. As related in the tale told in this chapter, who drew a perfect freehand circle for the Pope?

4. When did the Spanish military overthrow the Florentine Republic?

5. What was Paolo Uccello's birth name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the appearance of Donna Maria Ciliego.

2. Describe the event that occurred in 1304 to make the Florentines believe judgment was near.

3. Summarize the love story of Maria and Michael Dagomari.

4. Describe some of the characteristics of the Medicis.

5. Summarize Brunelleschi's prank on the woodworker.

6. Compare the work of Brunelleschi to Greek philosophy.

7. Describe the operation and purpose of the gnomon in the Duomo.

8. How did the Florentines feel about antiquity?

9. Why was Andrea del Castagno thought to be evil?

10. Summarize the exchange between Donatello and Brunelleschi regarding the crucifix.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide an overview of medieval Florentine culture, giving an example for each trait that you name, as well as counterexamples whenever possible.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Florentine culture in detail. Choose a character from the book and describe how he or she does or does not fit within that culture. Try to be as detailed as possible in your description.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast some of the artists that the author describes as having had some tendencies toward madness.

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