Which best summarizes the writer’s reaction to Congo’s paintings in “Monkey Master”?

He is impressed by the skill and good judgment Congo’s paintings show.

Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word silviculturist?

one who specializes in the taking care of forests

Base your answer on the meaning of purist. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

The person accepts only certain ways of cleaning the dishes.

Which quote best supports the writer’s reaction to Congo’s paintings?

That’s it. And it really works.

Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word ophthalmologist?

a doctor that specializes in eyes

Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word cryptozoologist?

a person who studies creatures whose existence has not been proven

Which of the following is a quality of Congo’s painting that the author of “Monkey Master” most clearly admires?

the interesting, beautiful use of colors and shapes

What is the main question that the author raises in “Monkey Master”?

whether paintings by an animal can be considered art

Which of the following is information the writer felt could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?

how much Morris influenced Congo’s paintings

Who is the main subject of “Monkey Master”?

a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition

Which of the following is the best definition of abstract as it applies to art?

using shapes and colors that are hard to understand

In “Monkey Master,” what general conclusion does the author reach?

By appreciating ape art humans show their ability to find beauty in things.

Zoologist Desmond Morris helped Congo make his paintings. Which answer best describes the help Morris gave?

Morris gave Congo art supplies and a special high chair to help him paint.

In the passage below, what point is the writer most clearly making?

Congo’s work shows a sense of form and design that's eerily like a human’s.

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1
Which best summarizes the writer’s reaction to Congo’s paintings in “Monkey Master”?
He is sure that Congo’s paintings were made by a human being.
He is fascinated by the primitive quality of art made by apes.
He is impressed by the skill and good judgment Congo’s paintings show.
He is impressed by the effect that good training has on the art of apes.
2
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word linguist?
losing something
one who comes from a long line of heritage
one who is skilled in language
having many links to others
3
What is one meaning of the Greek suffix -ist?
missing from
one who comes from
more than
one who believes in
4
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word silviculturist?
one who specializes in the taking care of forests
the history of culture within a country
a type of currency involving silver
the study of farming horses
5
Base your answer on the meaning of purist. Which of the following is most likely to be true?
The person enjoys cleaning dishes.
The person prefers food cooked fresh.
The person prefers to eat only one kind of food.
The person accepts only certain ways of cleaning the dishes.
6
Which quote best supports the writer’s reaction to Congo’s paintings?
That’s it. And it really works.
How much guidance was Congo receiving?
After a short drawing phase, it was decided to move Congo on to painting.
take a picture away from Congo before he had finished it, he would scream..
7
Which of the following is most clearly an aesthetic choice? Base your answer on the meaning of aesthetic.
which rug to buy for a room
what time to go to sleep
who to vote for class president
whether or not to pack a coat on a trip
8
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word ophthalmologist?
someone who is very bad at driving at night
a part of NASA space ships
seeing something for the first time
a doctor that specializes in eyes
9
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word cryptozoologist?
a secret pertaining to the behind-the-scenes workers of a zoo
a rare type of zoo with only small, camouflaged creatures
kind of animal that's not yet been studied enough to know all its abilities
a person who studies creatures whose existence has not been proven
10
Which of the following is a quality of Congo’s painting that the author of “Monkey Master” most clearly admires?
the careful depiction of real objects, places, and people
the different feelings the paintings express
the interesting, beautiful use of colors and shapes
the way the paint completely covers the paper, without blank spots
11
What is the main question that the author raises in “Monkey Master”?
whether famous artists appreciate paintings by chimpanzees
whether a scientist can train a chimpanzee or gorilla to paint well
whether paintings by an animal can be considered art
whether paintings by a chimpanzee are better than paintings by a gorilla
12
Which of the following is information the writer felt could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?
how much Morris influenced Congo’s paintings
whether Picasso truly valued the paintings in the exhibit
which animal painted which painting
how much each painting is worth
13
Who is the main subject of “Monkey Master”?
an orangutan whose paintings the writer does not care for
a scientist who studies the paintings made by monkeys
an artist who collects the paintings done by chimpanzees
a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition
14
Which of the following is the best definition of abstract as it applies to art?
using shapes and colors to depict something real
using shapes and colors that are hard to understand
using shapes and colors that do not represent things
using shapes and colors to express sad emotions
15
In “Monkey Master,” what general conclusion does the author reach?
By appreciating ape art humans show their ability to find beauty in things.
By making paintings, Congo shows that he is the same as a person.
By making paintings, Congo shows that works by human painters are fakes.
By helping apes make art, scientists show their appreciation of beauty.
16
Zoologist Desmond Morris helped Congo make his paintings. Which answer best describes the help Morris gave?
Morris showed Congo how to hold a paintbrush and draw a straight line.
Morris gave Congo art supplies and a special high chair to help him paint.
Morris drew shapes that Congo filled in with colors.
Morris showed Congo examples of abstract art to use as models.
17
In the passage below, what point is the writer most clearly making?
Congo’s work shows a sense of form and design that's eerily like a human’s.
Congo’s work is tidy because the paper’s edges guide him as he paints.
Congo’s work is scary because it shows that he cares a great deal aboutart.
Congo’s work shows balance because he has talent for choosing nice colors.

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