BB Reading U2 L3 Gist/MI Questions

1. 1. What is the gist/main idea of Chapter 3's introduction?

• A. Leonardo da Vinci believed people could fly if they tried hard enough.

• B. Leonardo da Vinci thought humans were capable of achieving anything and explored many different ideas.

• C. Leonardo’s servant, Carlo, successfully flew over the rooftops of Florence, Italy.

• D. Carlo was injured while helping Leonardo with one of his inventions.

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2. 2. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "An Amazing Apprentice"?

• A. Leonardo da Vinci painted an angel so well that his master quit painting.

• B. Leonardo da Vinci became a famous painter because he was born in Florence.

• C. Leonardo da Vinci showed incredible talent as a young apprentice, impressing others with his skill.

• D. Andrea del Verrocchio was one of the most important painters of the Renaissance.

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2. 3. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "Leonardo in Milan"?

• 2. A. Leonardo da Vinci only worked as a military engineer while living in Milan.

• 2. B. Leonardo was hired by the Duke of Milan to create art, design weapons, and plan grand festivals.

• 2. C. Leonardo disliked working for the Duke of Milan and wanted to leave.

• 2. D. The Duke of Milan had Leonardo to design an armored cart for war.

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2. 4. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "The Painter at Work: The Last Supper"?

• 2. A. Leonardo painted The Last Supper to show everyone that Judas betrayed Jesus.

• 2. B. The Last Supper shows a special meal where Jesus tells his disciples that one of them will betray him, and Leonardo painted this moment with great detail and symbolism.

• 2. C. Leonardo painted The Last Supper to teach people about the history of the Jewish Festival of Unleavened Bread.

• 2. D. Leonardo was too busy working on city projects but did work on one painting.

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2. 5. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "Painting the Right Faces"?

• 2. A. Leonardo finished The Last Supper quickly by using his own face for Judas.

• 2. B. Scientists completely rebuilt The Last Supper using modern technology.

• 2. C. The prior was pleased with how quickly Leonardo finished The Last Supper.

• 2. D. Leonardo struggled to find the right face for Judas, and although the painting became famous, it later began to crumble and needed restoration.

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2. 6. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "Putting Things in Perspective"?

• 2. A. Leonardo only used bright colors when painting The Last Supper.

• 2. B. Leonardo made The Last Supper look three-dimensional by using perspective and careful painting techniques.

• 2. C. The windows behind Jesus were added to make the painting easier to see.

• 2. D. Leonardo ignored the rules of perspective created by other artists.

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2. 7. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "Leonardo the Scientist"?

• 2. A. Leonardo studied science in many areas, creating inventions and discoveries that were far ahead of his time.

• 2. B. Leonardo gave up painting completely and only focused on anatomy.

• 2. C. Leonardo’s only interest was making a machine that could fly like a bird.

• 2. D. Leonardo’s friendship with Machiavelli helped him become a better scientist.

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2. 8. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "Are You Smiling at Me"?

• 2. A. The Mona Lisa was created using a technique called sfumato, which makes colors look smoky and soft.

• 2. B. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is famous for its mystery, especially the woman’s identity and her smile, as well as Leonardo’s unique painting style.

• 2. C. Francesco del Giocondo commissioned Leonardo to paint a portrait of his wife, Lisa Gherardini.

• 2. D. People have been trying to guess why the background of the Mona Lisa is misty and unusual.

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2. 9. What is the gist/main idea of the section titled "Last Years"?

• 2. A. Leonardo moved to France and spent his final years advising the French king on projects before his death, showing his lasting impact as a true Renaissance man.

• 2. B. Leonardo preferred working for Pope Leo X in Rome instead of moving to France.

• 2. C. Leonardo spent most of his later years fighting in wars.

• 2. D. Leonardo’s only talent was designing architectural projects in France.

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Check for Understanding:

Q: In what way did Leonardo represent the "spirit" of the Renaissance when it came to his paintings?

• 1. A. He courageously painted on large walls to support spirituality and sentiment.

• B. He carefully carved engravings of his work to support replication and longevity.

• C. He creatively experimented with new techniques to add depth and perspective.

• D. He studiously planned the details for the people he painted to add realism and color.

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