In the first paragraph, what does it mean to have a "discerning eye"?

the ability to capture on canvas the important elements

What is a "free-lance" illustrator?

one who works on an occasional basis

At what age did Homer begin drawing?

as soon as he could hold a pencil

According to information in par. 4, Homer painted seascapes for which of the following reasons?

He became fascinated with the violence of the sea

What is the main point of this selection?

Winslow Homer's style of painting

How does the author make this selection easy to read?

She uses a subheading to distinguish different topics

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1
According to par.7 Homer influenced American painters through his use of which of the following
pastels
drip painting
tempera
watercolor
2
In the first paragraph, what does it mean to have a "discerning eye"?
an indifferent attitude toward the subjects of his paintings
a harsh approach toward painting faces and figures in oil
the ability to capture on canvas the important elements
a fondness for machinery, industry and city life
3
Which of the following is a characteristic of Winslow Homer's art?
It displays bold splotches of color
It teaches a lesson
It tells a story
It disturbs the viewer
4
What is the author's attitude toward Winslow Homer?
hostile
indifferent
admiring
critical
5
Based on the selection, which of the following express the mood of some of Homer's paintings?
fear
serious
indifference
anger
6
What prior knowledge would be most helpful to the reader of this selection?
literature of the late 19th century
art and photography
European housing
automobile mechanics
7
What is a "free-lance" illustrator?
one who has received special training
one who paints without detail and precision
one who works on an occasional basis
one who paints with a long wooden brush, or "lance"
8
At what age did Homer begin drawing?
19
as soon as he could hold a pencil
9
29
9
If you wanted additional information about Winslow Homer, which source would be best?
European Masters of Art
A History of American Painters
A History of American Painters
Memories of the Civil War
10
After reading the section under "The Sea," you could better understand which of the following?
Homer's painting style
Homer's use of oils to paint the sea
Homer's background
Homer's love of people
11
Based on information in par. 1, Homer had which of the following essentials for success?
He had extensive training
His later works were filled with people
He included clutter and detail
He had a discerning eye
12
According to information in par. 4, Homer painted seascapes for which of the following reasons?
He enjoyed the uniformity of the ocean
He was a New Englander
He became fascinated with the violence of the sea
He always observed the world around him
13
Based on the information in par. 5, Winslow Homer was noted for using which style of painting?
abstraction
realism
expressionism
idealism
14
What is the main point of this selection?
Winslow Homer's style of painting
Winslow Homer's childhood
Winslow Homer's years as a soldier
Winslow Homer's art training
15
How does the author make this selection easy to read?
She uses asterisks to highlight new information
She uses a subheading to distinguish different topics
She underline important words
She gives a list of Homer's artistic characteristics
16
Which of the following is an example of the subjects Winslow Homer liked to depict in his art?
biblical stories
large cities
jungle life
the sea

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