Second Mid-lesson Quiz, Ch 11, Section 3
Second Mid-Lesson Quiz
- 1.
Who wrote Gargantua and Pantagruel?
- A.
Desiderius Erasmus
- B.
Johann Gutenberg
- C.
Thomas More
- D.
Francois Rabelais
Correct Answer
D. Francois Rabelais -
- 2.
In the book, Gargantua and Pantagruel, the author used humor and ______________ to criticize traditions in religion, education, and politics.
- A.
Satire
- B.
Exaggeration
- C.
Metaphors
- D.
Art
Correct Answer
B. Exaggeration -
- 3.
In the story, "Gargantua Eats the Pilgrims," the author's purpose is to entertain AND to make a point. What was the point?
- A.
People should avoid governmental "giants."
- B.
Church officials were like giants compared to ordinary pilgrims.
- C.
He was making fun of the medieval idea that going on pilgrimage makes a person special.
- D.
He was making fun of everyone, the "giants," meaning the "high and mighty" church officials and the ordinary pilgrims.
Correct Answer
C. He was making fun of the medieval idea that going on pilgrimage makes a person special. -
- 4.
What was Johann Gutenberg's main achievement?
- A.
He helped the Catholic Church censor books.
- B.
He wrote a book satirizing the church.
- C.
He invented printing that used movable type.
- D.
He translated the book, In Praise of Folly, into English.
Correct Answer
C. He invented printing that used movable type. -
- 5.
Why is Durer called the Leonardo of the North?
- A.
Like Leonardo, Durer had wide-ranging interests and artistic skill.
- B.
His style of art was exactly like Leonardo's style.
- C.
He used the same artistic mediums as Leonardo.
- D.
He was related to Leonardo but lived in Northern Europe, not Italy.
Correct Answer
A. Like Leonardo, Durer had wide-ranging interests and artistic skill. -
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