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

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

the ability to capture on canvas the important elements

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

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