What is the question raised by the author of "Monkey Master?"

Can paintings by an animal can be considered art?

If a person is a 'purist' about music, what is most likely to be true?

The person only accepts certain types of music.

What is "Monkey Master" mainly about?

a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition

In what way does the author of the essay like the paintings by Congo?

the way he uses colors and shapes

What general conclusion does the author reach?

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

Which of the following is most clearly an 'aesthetic' choice?

which color to paint the walls in the living room

What does the author say is 'spooky' about Congo's paintings?

They are eerie because he shows care and attention to detail like a human.

What is background information the writer feels could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?

how much Congo's behaviorist influenced his paintings' outcomes

Which of the following is the best definition of 'abstract' as it applies to art?

using shapes and colors that do not represent real images

How does Desmond Morris, the animal behavioralist, help Congo?

He gave Congo art supplies like paper, etc. and a special seat to paint in.

What is the writer's reaction to Congo's paintings?

He is impressed by the skill of his choice of color and technique.

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1
What is the question raised by the author of "Monkey Master?"
Are paintings by chimps better than paintings by gorillas?
Can a scientist train a primate to paint well?
Do famous artists appreciate art painted by primates?
Can paintings by an animal can be considered art?
2
If a person is a 'purist' about music, what is most likely to be true?
The person prefers music made in certain cities.
The person only accepts certain types of music.
The person likes all types of music.
The person prefers music from fancy radios.
3
What is "Monkey Master" mainly about?
a man who trains chimpanzees to paint
gorillas and orangutans who aren't gifted at painting
a scientist who studies chimpanzees in the wild
a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition
4
Which of the following is a common noun: Leaders met in Washington, D.C. to discuss the United Convention on Health.
Washington, D.C.
United Convention of Health
Leaders
discuss
5
In what way does the author of the essay like the paintings by Congo?
the way the paint completely covers the paper
the way he uses colors and shapes
the feelings the paintings express
how realistic the people and places in the paintings look
6
What general conclusion does the author reach?
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 are fakes.
By appreciating ape art, humans show the ability to find beauty in things.
7
Which of the following is most clearly an 'aesthetic' choice?
who to ride with to the movies
whether to wear rain boots when it's raining
which color to paint the walls in the living room
what time to go to school
8
What does the author say is 'spooky' about Congo's paintings?
They are funny because he stays on the paper.
They are eerie because he shows care and attention to detail like a human.
They are scary because the chimp cares about art.
It's pretty because he chooses nice colors.
9
Conjugate the verb to the simple past. Sam _______ (make) the signal and they ________ (gather) by the horse trough.
will make, will gather
maked, had gathered
making, gathering
made, gathered
10
What type of art would this likely be considered?
abstract
realism
11
Identify the pronouns in the following sentence: They are going with us tomorrow to the concert.
They, are
They, us
us, movies
going, with
12
Which words are adjectives in the following sentence: The thirsty dog hobbled over to the big watering hole.
big, over
dog, over
The, watering
thirsty, big
13
What is background information the writer feels could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?
how much each paniting sold for
how much Congo's behaviorist influenced his paintings' outcomes
how much Picasso really liked the chimp's paintings
which animal painted what
14
Which of the following is the best definition of 'abstract' as it applies to art?
making things hard to understand
being very realistic in your shapes and images
using shapes and colors that do not represent real images
drawing sad images
15
How does Desmond Morris, the animal behavioralist, help Congo?
He gave Congo art supplies like paper, etc. and a special seat to paint in.
He draws shapes for Congo to color in.
He taught Congo how to hold a paintbrush and draw lines.
He drew examples for Congo to copy.
16
What is the word OR in this sentence: I want to eat pizza or hamburgers.
conjunction
adjective
pronoun
noun
17
What is the writer's reaction to Congo's paintings?
He is impressed by the training the apes recieved in classical art.
He is impressed by the skill of his choice of color and technique.
He thinks Morris painted the paintings for Congo.
He thinks the apes create primitive art.
18
Identify the preposition in the following sentence: The painting is on the wall.
is
on
painting
The
19
Identify the verb tense: I HAVE WANTED that jacket for a month.
simple present
past perfect
future progressive
present perfect
20
Which of the following is always a proper noun?
strawberry
Tennessee
friends
movie

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