Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel

What does the word "apprentice" mean in the context of the passage about Michelangelo?

• A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer

• A person who is in charge of a project

• A person who is a master of a craft

• A person who is a critic of art

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CCSS.RI.5.4

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What is the main idea of the passage about Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel?

• Michelangelo was a famous sculptor who refused to paint.

• Michelangelo completed the Sistine Chapel ceiling despite challenges.

• Pope Julius II was a demanding leader.

• Michelangelo's work was not appreciated during his lifetime.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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Which phrase best describes the technique of "fresco painting" as used by Michelangelo?

• Painting on dry plaster

• Painting on wet plaster

• Painting on canvas

• Painting on wood

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How did Michelangelo's perfectionism affect his work on the Sistine Chapel?

• He completed the work quickly with the help of others.

• He refused to work on the project at all.

• He sent away other painters and completed the work himself.

• He allowed others to finish the work for him.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the phrase "colossal tomb" refer to in the context of the passage?

• A small, simple grave

• A large, elaborate burial place

• A temporary resting place

• A painting on a ceiling

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RL.5.4