Art History on Portraits

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
16 The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 3 that Stuart —
worried that his portrait would not please Washington
was determined to create a portrait of Washington
was nervous in the presence of Washington
shared similar interests with Washington
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
17 The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to —
explain why this particular portrait of Washinton is so well known
express regret that the painting of Washington became famous only after Stuart's death
demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history
emphasize that most of Washington's portraits were left unfinished
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best summary of the selection?
In 1796 painter Gilbert Stuart had the opportunity to paint a portrait of George Washington. It had been difficult to arrange time for the two men to get together. While Stuart painted Washington, the two men talked about horses.
The most famous portrait of George Washington was painted by Gilbert Stuart, who lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart painted portraits of other famous people as well. He never finished his portrait of Washington, but Stuart kept the original and sold copies of it anyway.
An accomplished painter who completed hundreds of portraits, Gilbert Stuart lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart wanted the subjects of his portraits to feel relaxed so that he could
create a portrait of them that looked natural. One of Stuart’s most famous paintings is a portrait of President George Washington.
During his career Gilbert Stuart painted portraits of many famous people, including George Washington. Although Stuart was unable to complete a portrait of Washington during the time they had together in 1796, the work became the most popular portrait of Washington ever painted.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Even unfinished, Stuart’s original portrait is considered the definitive representation of George Washington. People have always believed that the portrait truly captures this great man’s presence. The image was used on the dollar bill beginning in 1869 and has been featured there ever since. This means just about everyone in the United States has seen this work of art. While it is an amazing portrait, surely even Stuart would be amazed by its lasting popularity. The author includes the details in most likely to-
explain why this particular portrait of Washington is so well known
express regret that the painting of Washington became famous only after Stuart’s death
demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history
emphasize that most of Washington’s portraits were left unfinished
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Stuart was a painter who lived from 1755 to 1828. He was known for both his talent as a painter and his charm as a person. He painted the portraits of approximately 1,000 people during his lifetime. Many distinguished and famous people sat for a portrait with him. But instead of making his subjects sit perfectly still, as was commonly practiced at the time, Stuart engaged them in interesting conversation. He wanted his subjects to feel at ease in order to capture their most natural expression and pose. Only then would Stuart paint the person. Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?
charm as a person
sat for a portrait
practiced at the time
interesting conversation
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CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Even unfinished, Stuart’s original portrait is considered the definitive representation of George Washington. People have always believed that the portrait truly captures this great man’s presence. The image was used on the dollar bill beginning in 1869 and has been featured there ever since. This means just about everyone in the United States has seen this work of art. While it is an amazing portrait, surely even Stuart would be amazed by its lasting popularity. The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to —
explain why this particular portrait of Washington is so well known
express regret that the painting of Washington became famous only after Stuart’s death
demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history
emphasize that most of Washington’s portraits were left unfinished
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of portrait art in history?
A) Capturing the physical likeness of the subject
B) Depicting the subject's social status
C) Expressing the artist's personal style
D) Conveying the subject's personality and essence
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