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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. According to Chapter 4, what was the first major literary work written in Italian?

2. As mentioned in Chapter 5, who humbled Emperor Henry IV?

3. According to Chapter 4, what novel contains a painting as the antagonist?

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

5. Which artist does the author NOT mention as depicting objects from ordinary life, such as household utensils?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What were the ramifications for an artist who became a Piagnone?

4. Compare the work of Brunelleschi to Greek philosophy.

5. Why did Machiavelli favor an army composed of citizens?

6. Summarize the exceptional nature of the fresco of the Annunciation in Santissima Annunziata.

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

8. What is the color scheme of the "springtime" painters? Give one example of its use.

9. Describe how Brunelleschi won the right to build the cupola of the Duomo.

10. How did Paolo di Dono earn his nickname?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Critique the author's writing style and technique in describing the Duomo.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance, citing examples and offering explanations wherever possible. Then, offer your thoughts on whether the author's assertion that visitors to Florence implicitly blame the city for bringing about the knowledge that led to World War II.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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