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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the painting that Kahlo created that symbolized her aching to return to her homeland?

2. How did Kahlo begin dressing after she was with Rivera?

3. Who built Kahlo's home, in Chapter 1?

4. What causes Kahlo's family into penury, whereas before they had lived a comfortable lifestyle?

5. What did Kahlo's painting in Chapter 5 seem to represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. After leaving Detroit and returning to New York, what did Rivera begin to do?

2. What was Arias elected to in 1929?

3. Why did many of Frida's friends see her bus accident as destiny?

4. How did Frida feel about her new experience visiting America with Rivera in Chapter 9?

5. How did Frida's painting change as her courtship with Rivera intensifies?

6. What was revealed about the blue house on Londress Street in Chapter 1 of Frida?

7. What did Frida's painting, The Broken Column, depict?

8. How did Frida use painting to help her cope with her pain?

9. How did Frida introduce herself to Rivera?

10. What were Rivera and Frida invited to New York for in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frida Kahlo was an inspiring woman to many, from the challenges that she overcame to her amazing portraits that she created. Analyze the unique characteristics of Kahlo, examining what made her attractive to Rivera and the other people around her. How were Frida's paintings a reflection of herself? What did Frida teach those around her as she suffered through her pain? What type of personality did Frida have? Was she outgoing? What attracted Rivera to Frida?

Essay Topic 2

The beginning of Frida Kahlo's life is explored in the first chapter of the book, Frida, a Biography of Frida Kahlo. Explore Frida's childhood and analysis major events that affected her life. Who were Frida's parents and how did they meet? How did Frida get into painting? What type of upbringing did Frida have? What kind of child was Frida?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 15 of Frida, a Biography of Frida Kahlo, Frida sailed to Paris where she learned more about the Surrealist movement. Research the Surrealist movement and analyze its affect on Frida. Where did the Surrealism movement begin? What is a Surrealist? How was Frida introduced into Surrealism? How was Frida's artwork affected by the Surrealism movement?

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