Quiz for Leonardo da Vinci: A Genius and His Patrons

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Quiz for Leonardo da Vinci: A Genius and His Patrons

Question 12.1

1. In his letter to the duke of Milan (see Document 12.1), Leonardo claimed many skills, but emphasized his prowess as

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Correct. The answer is a. While Leonardo made sure to let the duke know that he could be of use in a wide variety of ways, he focused on the skill he believed the duke would value most.
Incorrect. The answer is a. While Leonardo made sure to let the duke know that he could be of use in a wide variety of ways, he focused on the skill he believed the duke would value most.

Question 12.2

2. Leonardo's letter to the Works Department of the Cathedral of Milan (see Document 12.2) reveals his knowledge of

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Correct. The answer is d. Leonardo's description of the doctor's role in curing illness highlights the importance of maintaining "a balance and harmony of elements," a central doctrine of classical medicine.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Leonardo's description of the doctor's role in curing illness highlights the importance of maintaining "a balance and harmony of elements," a central doctrine of classical medicine.

Question 12.3

3. A key difference between Leonardo's letter to the duke of Milan and his letter to the Works Department of the Cathedral of Milan (see Documents 12.1 and 12.2) is that

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Correct. The answer is b. In the letter to the duke of Milan, Leonardo listed a series of inventions he could build for the duke. In contrast, the letter to the Works Department of the Cathedral of Milan emphasized Leonardo's familiarity with humanist ideas.
Incorrect. The answer is b. In the letter to the duke of Milan, Leonardo listed a series of inventions he could build for the duke. In contrast, the letter to the Works Department of the Cathedral of Milan emphasized Leonardo's familiarity with humanist ideas.

Question 12.4

4. The poem in praise of Leonardo's Portrait of a Lady from the Court of Milan (see Document 12.3) testifies both to Leonardo's skill as a painter and to

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Correct. The answer is a. The poem finishes by claiming that the duke of Milan will protect Leonardo from the wrath of a jealous goddess because "men and gods alike fear to injure" the duke.
Incorrect. The answer is a. The poem finishes by claiming that the duke of Milan will protect Leonardo from the wrath of a jealous goddess because "men and gods alike fear to injure" the duke.