This quiz is intended to test your knowledge of the early years of printing in Europe, from Gutenberg in the 1450s, through to the year 1500 (the incunabula period). There are a total of 30 multiple-choice questions. The test is not timed. Good luck!
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#2. Who did Aldus Manutius employ to create his first italic fonts?
#3. Which is the larger book format?
#4. Which book format was the most popular during the 15th century?
#5. Who was the first printer in England?
#6. Aldus Manutius printed in which city?
#7. During the 15th century, which of these cities printed the most books?
#8. Which famous Venetian printer used a dolphin & anchor printer’s mark?
#9. During the 15th century the most popular language for printed books was…
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#11. Which of these font styles is NOT related to Gothic?
#12. Erhard Ratdolt began his printing career in which city?
#13. In letterpress printing, a frisket is?
#14. During the 15th century, most images & illustrations were printed from…
#15. The first to establish a printing press in Venice:
#16. Which of these printers’ marks was used by the firm Nicolas Jenson et Socii?
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#18. When Nicolas Jenson died, his punches were bequeathed to?
#19. The Nuremberg Chronicle was printed in which city?
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#21. Nicolas Jenson was born in…
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