MCQs:

1. Who was Menocchio and why was he significant in the context of print culture?

   – A) A French revolutionary leader

   – B) An Italian miller who reinterpreted the Bible

   – C) A German inventor of the printing press

   – D) A British author of religious texts

2. What action did the Roman Catholic Church take to control dissent arising from printed materials?

   – A) Encouraged free publication of all texts

   – B) Created a reward system for publishers

   – C) Maintained an Index of Prohibited Books

   – D) Promoted secular education

3. What was the Inquisition in the context of print culture?

   – A) A literary movement promoting fiction

   – B) A former Roman Catholic court for punishing heretics

   – C) A newspaper promoting religious tolerance

   – D) A guild of book publishers

4. What was the main fear of the Church regarding popular religious literature?

   – A) It would promote scientific discoveries

   – B) It would lead to a decline in book sales

   – C) It would encourage individual interpretations of faith

   – D) It would promote royal propaganda

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) An Italian miller who reinterpreted the Bible – Menocchio read widely and developed interpretations of religious texts that challenged Church doctrine.

2. C) Maintained an Index of Prohibited Books – The Church listed books that were considered heretical to prevent the spread of dissenting ideas.

3. B) A former Roman Catholic court for punishing heretics – The Inquisition sought to identify and punish individuals with beliefs contrary to Church teachings.

4. C) It would encourage individual interpretations of faith – The Church feared that access to religious texts would lead people to form personal, non-orthodox views.