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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 156 to 183.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Frida write is "the only true reason to live for"?
(a) The revolution.
(b) To paint.
(c) To enjoy secret love.
(d) Learning.

3. What does Frida write next to the image of a disembodied hand (which Lowe writes is likely Rivera's) caressing an unspecified object?
(a) She praises his interest in her pets.
(b) She praises his tenderness with women.
(c) She praises his love of food.
(d) She praises his tenderness with Mexican sculpture.

4. What is the last image in Frida's diary?
(a) A candle.
(b) A winged creature.
(c) Diego.
(d) An apple.

5. Who does Frida write "lulls her to sleep"?
(a) Pain medication.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Marx and Engles.
(d) Diego Rivera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What number repeats in Frida's diary?

2. One of the first images creates in her diary is "connect-the-dots ink drawing." Which of the following figures can be found in the drawing?

3. Which of the following are among Frida's interests mentioned in the Diary?

4. How does Lowe describe Frida's planning of the paintings in her Diary?

5. What does Lowe write about Frida's relationships with women?

(see the answer key)

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