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Chasing Vermeer chapters 1 - 7
Chasing Vermeer chapters 1 - 7
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Practice questions for Battle of the Books title.
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1
Name the phrase Ms. Hussey used from Picasso.
"the eyes are the window to the soul."
"Everything is beautiful."
Art is a lie, but a lie that tells the truth."
"May the odds be ever in your favor"
2
Who enjoyed puzzles, was a logical thinker, and liked Math?
Granny Jones
Grandma Ranjana
Grandma Moses
Grandma Petra
3
When did Van Meegeren create his last forgery?
at his trial, after he was caught?
during WW 2
1999
as he was escaping Italy
4
What do "unexpected smiles" carry?
a bouquet of flowers
the power of surprise
the weight of the world
suspicion & envy
5
Name eight of the 12 letters that the pentominoes represent.
ABCDEFGH
XYPNILZ
JOSRQBV
MCGCAVT
6
What is the name of the Petra's and Calder's teacher?
Ms. Hussey
Ms. Hassley
Ms. Bussey
Ms. Homely
7
Which large body of water borders the city of Chicago?
The Atlantic Ocean
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
The Dead Sea
8
What did the man in suspenders drop in the giveaway box?
shoes
old clothes
a book
newspapers
9
What kind of bath did Calder do to help him with his thinking?
a hot, steamy bath
a rainbow bath
a bubble bath
a sunshine bath
10
How did the "first woman" calm her nerves?
a bath
a long walk
warm milk
20 push-ups
11
What was Ms. Hussey doing in the art section of Powell's?
She was an art teacher.
She was buying a painting.
She was talking to someone she knew.
She was buying an art book.
12
Who is Charles Fort?
a lawyer for Vermeer
an author
a teacher
the 17th president on the United States
13
What is Petra's last name?
Andoulie
Andygriffith
Andalee
Andersen
14
What did Ms. Hussey always say..."Listen to ...?"
your own voice
the radio
your thinking
your parents
15
What was the woman in Petra's dream wearing?
A yellow hat
Red glasses
A yellow jacket
A yellow scarf
16
What did Ms. Hussey always say..."Listen to ...?"
your own voice
your parents
your thinking
the radio
17
Why wasn't Vermeer known outside of Delft?
a local patron bought most of his paintings
his art work was not allowed to leave his country
His artwork wan't good enough to be noticed
He didn't have $$ to travel outside of his home town
18
What can unexpected smiles carry?
a trace of envy
the power of surprise
happiness
love
19
Which of the following are elements of Vermeer's paintings?
Bright pigments, such as blue & Yellow
Scenes of everyday life
All of the above
geometric shapes and angles
20
What did Tommy pour on Calder's legs as an experiment?
paint
Ice
chocolate milk
warm water
