Hong Yi Quiz

In paragraph 2, the prefix co- helps the reader determine that the word coworker means —

• someone who is able to work

• someone who is against working

• someone who works together with another

• someone who is without work

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Red uses a variety of materials to create her art?

• She has received numerous awards from international art agencies. (paragraph 1)

• Red began to wonder if she could make a living as an artist. (paragraph 2)

• Since that time, Red has “painted” portraits of Adele with melted candles and Taiwanese musician Jay Chou with coffee cup stains. (paragraph 3)

• Starting with yellow, she began to create the background by outlining the stars’ faces. (paragraph 4)

How does the author organize paragraph 5?

• By stating a central idea about Red’s art and supporting it with details

• By comparing and contrasting the variety of materials Red uses in her art

• By explaining the steps Red takes when creating a new piece of art

• By convincing readers that Red’s art is more beautiful than other works of art

The author organizes the information in paragraph 2 by —

• describing a problem and a solution

• explaining a cause and effect relationship

• comparing and contrasting ideas

• describing events in time order

The author wrote the text mainly to —

• describe steps needed to become an artist

• explain how an interest can develop into a career

• share a story of one man’s journey to fame

• compare different artistic careers

How does the use of quotes contribute to the author’s purpose?

• The quotes explain difficult concepts presented in the text.

• The quotes provide a personal connection to the subject of the text.

• The quotes clarify the chronological order of the events in the text.

• The quotes state the main ideas of the text.

Based on paragraph 2, the reader can conclude that Sawaya —

• was upset that he did not get what he wanted

• helped his parents when asked

• was born to be an artist

• made the best of his situation

Which statements support the key idea that Sawaya’s art is influenced by his life experiences? Select TWO correct answers.

• Sawaya built a life-size dog of LEGOs when his parents refused to buy him a dog.

• Sawaya partnered with artist Dean West in 2013.

• Sawaya left his law career to pursue an art career.

• Sawaya’s latest exhibit, a DC Super Heroes collection, reminds him of his childhood.

• Sawaya is fascinated by the interaction between the forces of good and evil.

How are Hong Yi and Nathan Sawaya similar?

• They both have created art for famous athletes.

• They both are concerned about environmental issues.

• They both create art using nontraditional materials.

• They both draw on their childhoods to create art.

Red’s art is different from Nathan Sawaya’s art because —

• her materials reflect her subjects

• her subjects are personal friends

• her art is rarely placed in exhibits

• her materials are provided by a large company