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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. What does Piero de Medici want Michelangelo to carve for the birthday of his son, Giuliano?

2. How do Michelangelo and Granacci reckon Lodovico will not be harsh when he learns his son is going to de Medici?

3. Who helps Michelangelo find a place of his own?

4. What is something Michelangelo learns from members of the academy?

5. Eventually, what does Lodovico hope for that will help his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the beginning of the friendship between Michelangelo and the Contessina.

2. What does Lorenzo de Medici reveal to Michelangelo about his training?

3. Describe briefly the way friendship develops between Michelangelo and the contessina.

4. Describe how Michelangelo's ideas depart from the ideas of his teacher.

5. Explain the surprise announcement after Michelangelo has been at Ghirlandaio's school for one year.

6. Explain the risk Michelangelo takes for his art.

7. What happens when Michelangelo finally gets to speak with Cardinal Riario about starting on the large block of marble?

8. Describe Michelangelo's frustration in the Sculpture Garden.

9. What is Michelangelo's dilemma while trying to learn from Bertoldo?

10. When the Contessina sees Michelangelo after he leaves her house, what transpires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the devastating effects of Savonarola's rule in Florence. Mention the art that was destroyed and the closing of art schools. Also include how Botticelli buckled under the pressure of Savonarola's sermons.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on competition. Refer to Michelangelo's securing the commission to paint the second wall next to da Vinci as a good example of competition. Discuss in your essay how healthy competition brings about greater achievements.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Michelangelo's idea that the human form should be painted as God made it. How do you feel about his Sistine Chapel paintings or his statue of David?

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