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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 did Kahlo write in her diary in Chapter 24?

2. In Chapter 21, what did Kahlo continue to paint the changing landscape of?

3. Why type of movement did not catch on in Mexico despite the high hopes of Europeans?

4. What did Kahlo and Rivera start keeping as pets as child-like replacements?

5. What was done to help Kahlo in Mexico in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Rivera and Frida tell the press was the reason for their divorce?

2. In 1939, Frida sailed to Paris; how did she first feel about the city?

3. Why did Frida have her leg amputated, and how did it affect her?

4. What affair of Rivera's particularly affected Frida in Chapter 21?

5. How did Rivera and Frida fall away from the Trotskites?

6. How did Frida's painting career begin to take off in Chapter 19?

7. What did Frida do to herself one month after her divorce with Rivera became final?

8. How was Frida's approach to Surrealism different than European Surrealists?

9. What did Frida paint for the patron Clare Boothe Luce, who commissioned a portrait for the New York Opening of Frida's art exhibit?

10. How was Rivera's affair with sculptor Isamu Noguchi revealed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 2 of Frida, a Biography of Frida Kahlo, The Mexican Revolution was taking place. Research the Mexican Revolution, and examine its affect on Frida's family. When did the Mexican Revolution occur? What were the reasons behind the Mexican Revolution? How was Frida's family affected by the revolution?

Essay Topic 2

Frida and Rivera were both artists, and both very well known. Yet, they had styles that were entirely their own. Examine the changes in Frida's painting style , and compare her painting to Rivera's. How did Frida and Rivera's painting styles differ? How were they the same? Did they rely on each other for advice with their painting? Did they use water colors, chalk, or pencils? How was their particular painting style reflective of their personality?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 6, Diego Rivera re-entered Frida's life. Analyze the character of Diego Rivera, and study his and Frida's relationship in the beginning stages. How did Frida meet Rivera a second time? What was it about each other that Rivera and Frida were attracted to? How old was Rivera compared to Frida? How did Rivera and Frida's personalities complement each other?

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