RAGS TO RICHES

The video introduces the Woolwich Free Ferry and transitions to the story of the Boileau sisters, who collect rags in the French Pyrenees. Despite not being poor, they use these rags to create art through collage, emphasizing the texture and color of materials. Their work is successful in Europe, and they plan to exhibit in the U.S., aligning with the American folklore theme of rising from rags to riches.

What is the primary activity of the Boileau sisters in the French Pyrenees?

• Teaching art classes

• Collecting rags to sell

• Creating art from rags

• Running a ferry service

How do the Boileau sisters view the materials they use in their artwork?

• As a source of inspiration due to their quality and texture

• As a means to make quick profits

• As a way to recycle waste

• As a cheap alternative to paint

What is the artistic style used by the Boileau sisters?

• Sculpture

• Collage

• Photography

• Mosaic

Where are the Boileau sisters planning to exhibit their work next?

• In Asia

• In the United States

• In South America

• In Australia

What theme does the Boileau sisters' success story align with in American folklore?

• From riches to rags

• From rags to riches

• The American Dream

• The Great Migration