The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci (Milan, Italy — 1498) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Leonardo da Vinci's completed masterpiece mentioned on this page?

Choices

  1. The Mona Lisa
  2. The Last Supper ✓
  3. The Starry Night
  4. The Scream

Answer: The Last Supper

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Who was Leonardo's master when he was an apprentice?

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  1. Ludovico Sforza
  2. Machiavelli
  3. Verrocchio ✓
  4. Peter

Answer: Verrocchio

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Who was Ludovico Sforza?

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  1. Leonardo's art teacher
  2. The Duke of Milan ✓
  3. A fellow apprentice
  4. A famous writer

Answer: The Duke of Milan

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What did Leonardo witness inside the snow globe that helped him depict Judas's treachery?

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  1. A happy celebration
  2. A quiet meal
  3. A heated argument and betrayal ✓
  4. People planting flowers

Answer: A heated argument and betrayal

From page 5

What did Leonardo tell his assistant to ensure about the plaster?

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  1. That it was perfectly rough.
  2. That it was perfectly smooth. ✓
  3. That it was brightly colored.
  4. That it was quickly applied.

Answer: That it was perfectly smooth.

From page 6

According to Leonardo, what emotion should Judas embody in the painting?

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  1. Innocence
  2. Anger
  3. Betrayal ✓
  4. Joy

Answer: Betrayal

From page 7

How do artists centuries later feel about Leonardo's work?

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  1. They think it is outdated.
  2. They are inspired by it. ✓
  3. They find it confusing.
  4. They want to change it completely.

Answer: They are inspired by it.

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Where is 'The Last Supper' forever etched?

Choices

  1. In a secret museum
  2. In the halls of Santa Maria delle Grazie ✓
  3. On a mountain top
  4. In a forgotten library

Answer: In the halls of Santa Maria delle Grazie

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