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In the statue of Athena Parthenos, what did she hold that made an overt reference to the Athenian victory over the Persians in 479 BC?
 
  a. The shield with head of Xerxes
 b. Small Persian soldier at her feet
 c. The helmet with the headless Persian
  d. A winged Nike figure

Question 2

How did Masaccio create a sense of bulk for his figures in the Tribute Money?
 
  a. Through modeling with a specific light source outside the picture
 b. Through modeling with a flat neutral light
 c. Through modeling with an identifiable light source within the picture
  d. Through modeling



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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