Unit 2 Chapter 4 DOL

1. Based on the passage, what can we infer about Lorenzo de' Medici's relationship with Michelangelo?

• A

  They were distant acquaintances
  

• B

  Lorenzo was Michelangelo's mentor and patron
  

• C

  They were business partners
  

• D

  Lorenzo disliked Michelangelo's art

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2. What can be inferred about Michelangelo's personality from his reaction to people not recognizing his work at St. Peter's Basilica?

• A

  He was humble and didn't care about recognition
  

• B

  He was indifferent to others' opinions
  

• C

  He was proud and wanted credit for his work
  

• D

  He preferred to work anonymously

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3. Why did Michelangelo likely accept the challenge to work on "the Giant" marble block?

• A

  He needed the money
  

• B

  He wanted to prove his skills as a sculptor
  

• C

  He was forced by the cathedral officials
  

• D

  He had nothing else to do at the time

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4. What can we infer about Pope Julius II's personality based on his interactions with Michelangelo?

• A

  He was patient and understanding
  

• B

  He was indecisive and easily swayed
  

• C

  He was humble and modest
  

• D

  He was demanding and strong-willed

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5. Based on the description of Raphael's work, what can we infer about the changing attitudes during the Renaissance?

• A

  People became less interested in art
  

• B

  Religious themes became more abstract
  

• C

  There was a shift towards more realistic and lifelike depictions
  

• D

  Artists focused solely on scientific subjects

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Based on the details in the text, what can the reader infer were the factors that made painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel a difficult task?

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