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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. Who causes Michelangelo problems over his plans for Julius II's tomb?

2. What does the new Pope allow Duke of Urbino to do?

3. What does da Vinci tell Michelangelo that he has brought to its limits with nothing for others to perfect?

4. What is Michelangelo's problem for getting the Pietrasanta marble to Rome?

5. What does Michelangelo realize his painting in the Sistine Chapel is supposed to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain the problem Michelangelo has with the Carraini over Leo's insistence on using Pietrasanta marble.

2. How is Michelangelo caught up in the politics between Florence and Pope Clement?

3. How does Michelangelo react when he is refused admittance to see Pope Julius II?

4. Although Pope Clement had been unpopular in Florence, how does Michelangelo view his death?

5. What does Michelangelo hope for after Pope Julius II dies?

6. What is the political shift in the Vatican after Leo X dies?

7. Even in Florence what does Michelangelo learn about the influence of the Pope?

8. Briefly describe the intrigue going on in Rome while Michelangelo works on the Sistine Chapel.

9. Why does Michelangelo not close up his brothers' unprofitable shop?

10. What problem does Michelangelo learn about that holds up awarding the Wool Guild commission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about beauty. MIchelangelo's love of beauty brought great masterpieces to the world. Discuss how important you think it is to have beauty in the world. How does beauty affect the beholders?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on political intrigue using the succession of popes during Michelangelo's lifetime as examples. Discuss how circumstances kept changing that often threatened Michelangelo's work.

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