Life of Dante

Where is Dante buried?

• Florence

• Pisa

• Ravenna

• Verona

How many children did Dante have with Gemma Donati?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

Dante was not only a poet but also a . . . ?

• Merchant

• Doctor & Pharmacist

• Clergyman

• Craftsman

Where is Dante's "death mask" located?

• Basilica di Santa Croce

• Baptistery of San Giovanni

• Abbey of San Godenzo

• Palazzo Vecchio

Which of the following was NOT one of Dante's works?

• Convivio

• I Trionfi

• La Vita Nuova

• Monarchia

What was Dante's zodiac sign?

• Aquarius

• Libra

• Ares

• Gemini

Dante's fame and influence only fully materialized in Italy many centuries after his death (T/F)

• True

• False

When is Dante Day in Italy?

• April 14th

• March 25

• November 3rd

• December 8th

Many of Dante's most prominent works were completed during his exile (T/F)

• True

• False

Who was Dante's most influential mentor/teacher?

• Brunetto Latini

• Guido Cavalcanti

• Forese Donati

• Guido Novello da Polenta