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

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

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

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 the best definition of abstract as it applies to art?

using shapes and colors that are hard to understand

Which of the following is most clearly an aesthetic choice? Base your answer on the meaning of aesthetic.

which color curtains to buy for a room

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

Congo’s work shows a sense of form and design that is eerily like ahuman’s.

Who or what is the main subject of “Monkey Master”?

a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition

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

one who is skilled in playing the flute

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

That’s it. And it reallyworks.

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

to what extent Morris influenced Congo’s paintings

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.

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 cooking food.

What does Hachiko do every day?

Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station.

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1
Which of the following is a quality of Congo’s painting that the author of “Monkey Master” most clearly admires?
the way the paint completely covers the paper, without blank spots
the careful depiction of real objects, places, and people
the interesting, beautiful use of colors and shapes
the different feelings the paintings express
2
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 helping apes make art, scientists show their appreciation of beauty.
By making paintings, Congo shows that works by human painters arefakes.
3
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
4
Which of the following is the best definition of abstract as it applies to art?
using shapes and colors to express sad emotions
using shapes and colors that do not represent things
using shapes and colors to depict something real
using shapes and colors that are hard to understand
5
Which of the following is most clearly an aesthetic choice? Base your answer on the meaning of aesthetic.
which candidate to vote for in the election
whether to go to sleep earlier than usual
which color curtains to buy for a room
whether to bring an umbrella on a trip
6
In the passage below, what point is the writer most clearly making?
Congo’s work shows a sense of form and design that is eerily like ahuman’s.
Congo’s work shows balance because he has talent for choosing nice colors.
Congo’s work is scary because it shows that he cares a great deal aboutart.
Congo’s work is tidy because the paper’s edges guide him as he paints.
7
Who or what is the main subject of “Monkey Master”?
an artist who collects the paintings done by chimpanzees
a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition
a scientist who studies the paintings made by monkeys
an orangutan whose paintings the writer does not care for
8
What part of speech does the Anglo-Saxon suffix -ly create when added to the end of an adjective?
conjunction
Noun
adverb
Verb
9
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word flautist?
missing a piece
one who comes from a snowy region
one who is skilled in playing the flute
having many flowers
10
Which quote best supports the writer’s reaction to Congo’s paintings?
take a picture away from Congo before he had finished it, he would scream..
How much guidance wasCongo receiving?
That’s it. And it reallyworks.
After a short drawing phase, it was decided to move Congo on to painting.
11
What is one meaning of the Greek suffix -ist?
missing from
one who comes from
one who believes in
more than
12
Select the correct definition of thoroughly.
a state of being complete
to complete
in a complete way
a completed task
13
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 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.
He is fascinated by the primitive quality of art made by apes.
14
Which of the following is information the writer felt could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?
to what extent Morris influenced Congo’s paintings
which animal painted which painting
how much each painting is worth
whether Picasso truly valued the paintings in the exhibit
15
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.
Morris drew shapes that Congo filled in with colors.
Morris showed Congo examples of abstract art to use as models.
Morris showed Congo how to hold a paintbrush and draw a straight line.
16
Base your answer on the meaning of purist. Which of the following is most likely to be true?
The person prefers food cooked at a fancy restaurant.
The person prefers food cooked in the family home.
The person accepts only certain ways of cooking food.
The person enjoys eating different types of food.
17
What does Hachiko do every day?
Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station.
Hachiko steals food from strangers in the city square.
Hachiko accompanies Kentaro to his school downtown.
Hachiko gets lost walking from the station to his home.

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