The Art Lesson

How do Tommy's grandparents, Tom and Nana, feel about his drawings?

• unhappy 

• didn't care much for it

• loved it 

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How do you know Tommy's grandparents felt this way about Tommy's artwork?

• They hung it on the walls in their bakery.

• They trashed it.

• They put it in a box.

• They sent the pictures back

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Tommy's cousins, who were in art school, told him to ________________. 

• erase, erase, erase

• practice, practice, practice 

• read every book he could about art 

• forget about becoming an artist 

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I always pit on a smock before I paint. What is a smock? 

• a kind of shirt worn over clothes to protect them 

• a kind of covering for shoes 

• a kind of smile, like a grin 

• a kind of thick coat to keep from getting cold

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What is the main theme of 'The Art Lesson'?

• A) The importance of following rules

• B) The joy of artistic expression

• C) The value of teamwork

• D) The necessity of competition

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Who is the protagonist in 'The Art Lesson'?

• A) Tommy

• B) Nana

• C) Tom

• D) The art teacher

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What lesson does Tommy learn in 'The Art Lesson'?

• A) Art is about perfection

• B) Art is about self-expression

• C) Art is about copying others

• D) Art is about winning

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How does Tommy feel about his first art class?

• A) Excited

• B) Nervous

• C) Indifferent

• D) Disappointed

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What does Tommy's art teacher emphasize in the lesson?

• A) Following instructions

• B) Creativity and imagination

• C) Using expensive materials

• D) Competing with classmates

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Which of the following best describes Tommy's attitude towards art?

• A) Competitive

• B) Passionate

• C) Uninterested

• D) Confused

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