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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would Rivera's looks be described?
(a) Skinny and attractive.
(b) Muscular and handsome.
(c) Small and boney.
(d) Large and homely.

2. What is the name of the street that Kahlo's house, in Chapter 1, is located?
(a) Abbey.
(b) Fillmore.
(c) Orchard.
(d) Londress.

3. What happened to Kahlo when she became ill after leaving New York in Chapter 11?
(a) Her left foot seemed paralyzed.
(b) Her left hand seemed paralyzed.
(c) Her right hand seemed paralyzed.
(d) Her right foot seemed paralyzed.

4. How did Kahlo introduce herself to Rivera?
(a) As an artist.
(b) As an enemy.
(c) As a potential friend.
(d) As a potential conquest.

5. What was the name of the painting that Kahlo created that was in reference to a man who murdered his lover?
(a) Where I Left My Heart.
(b) My Dress Hangs There.
(c) My Tears.
(d) A Few Small Nips.

6. Who built Kahlo's home, in Chapter 1?
(a) Gomez Rivera.
(b) Alejandro Kahlo.
(c) Diego Rivera.
(d) Guillermo Kahlo.

7. What did Kahlo borrow from Rivera in Chapter 7?
(a) Some of his painting supplies.
(b) His car.
(c) Some of his clothing.
(d) Some of his techniques.

8. How were Kahlo's paintings different from Rivera's work?
(a) Kahlo's portraits were colorful while Rivera's were black and white.
(b) Kahlo captured an individual's life while Rivera's portraits were huge, sweeping masses.
(c) Kahlo's portratis were huge, sweeping masses while Rivera captured an individual's life.
(d) Kahlo only used animals in her paintings while Rivera only used humans.

9. Why didn't Kahlo paint often during her first few months of marriage to Rivera?
(a) Rivera told her to take a break for a few months.
(b) She had no desire to paint.
(c) She and Rivera had been busy traveling.
(d) She was spending a great deal of her time learning how to be a wife to Rivera.

10. What was the first name of Mr. Rivera, who was one of the painters commissioned to work at the National Preparatory School?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Diego.
(c) Jorge.
(d) Luis.

11. Kahlo's parents said that her match with Rivera in marriage was like what?
(a) A tiger and a doe.
(b) An elephant and a dove.
(c) A lion and a lamb.
(d) A bear and a kitten.

12. Who was Kahlo's clique not particularly respectful to at the National Preparatory School?
(a) Professors.
(b) Other students.
(c) The servants.
(d) The cooks.

13. What is now painted on the wall of Kahlo's home in Chapter 1?
(a) Two inscriptions that say that Kahlo was born there and that she and Rivera lived there for many years.
(b) A portrait of Kahlo's child.
(c) A portrait of Kahlo and Rivera.
(d) Two inscriptions that say that Kahlo died there and that she and Rivera lived their entire lives there.

14. What causes Kahlo's family into penury, whereas before they had lived a comfortable lifestyle?
(a) The Mexican Revolution.
(b) Their mother' illness.
(c) The recession.
(d) His illness.

15. Who did Rivera have an affair with that left Kahlo completely distraught in Chapter 12?
(a) Calista.
(b) Maria.
(c) Cristina.
(d) Matilde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the National Preparatory school located that Kahlo attended?

2. Who did Kahlo meet in America who was a photographer?

3. How old was Rivera when he began work at the National Preparatory School?

4. Who did Rivera start to hear complaints from regarding who he had taken commissions from?

5. What type of house did Kahlo and Rivera move into after they got married?

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