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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 108 to 131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Frida created a double portrait surrounded by small images. Which of the following images are close to her face in this portrait?
(a) An Egyptian pyramid.
(b) A Chinese yin-yang sign.
(c) Saturn.
(d) A faithful copy of the Mexico City's National Palace bell.

2. Which of the following best describes the mood of Frida's cold weather image?
(a) Stiff.
(b) Sad.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Happy.

3. What aspect of Rembrandt and Van Gogh's work does Lowe compare to Kahlo's?
(a) Use of costume to convey a message.
(b) The use of the eyes to convey pain.
(c) Use of coded symbols.
(d) Their reception.

4. Which of the following best describe Lowe's tone in her writing about Kahlo?
(a) Concern for her physical problems.
(b) Neutral.
(c) Disrespect for her political simplicity.
(d) Respect and admiration.

5. Where does Lowe write that Frida's work was first taken seriously (where she "made a decisive shift from amateur to professional painter")?
(a) In the United States.
(b) On a trip to Puerto Rico.
(c) In Germany.
(d) In Mexico City, where Ines Amor organized an important exhibit.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Diary progresses, what does Lowe write that Frida gives an increasing amount of attention to?

2. What kinds of metaphors does Lowe write that Frida made frequent use of?

3. What does Lowe claim was the guiding principal behind Surrealism?

4. How does Frida describe "desire"?

5. Frida creates an image of herself falling apart from the top of a column. What does she label this image?

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