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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. In the author's opinion, the work of which artist achieves Plato's ideal forms?

2. Whom does the author describe in Chapter 6 as a "tame, cruel housemouser"?

3. According to the author, what building exceeds the Duomo in size and beauty?

4. Who painted the Virgin Mary's head in the fresco of the Annunciation at the church Santissima Annunziata?

5. Which Florentine does the author describe as a "zoophile"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the origin of the phrase "as round as Giotto's O."

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

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

4. Name some of the ways in which Florence unleashed original ideas on the world.

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

6. Describe the appearance of Donna Maria Ciliego.

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

8. How did Donatello influence Padua?

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

10. Explain what the hymn "Crazy for Jesus" says about Florentine culture.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the "springtime" and the "autumnal" painters.

Essay Topic 3

Explore Michelangelo's relationship with the popes as a case study of Florentine culture.

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