How does the author make this selection easy to read?

She uses a subheading to distinguish different topics

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

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

the ability to capture on canvas the important elements

At what age did Homer begin drawing?

as soon as he could hold a pencil

What is a "free-lance" illustrator?

one who works on an occasional basis

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

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