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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: The Farragut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did the political catastrophes of 1870-71 stop the influx of Americans to Paris?
(a) Only for a year.
(b) No.
(c) Only for a few months.
(d) Yes.

2. What was considered the most important aspect of a cameo's success?
(a) Color.
(b) Design.
(c) Texture.
(d) Size.

3. What is an atelier?
(a) Art teacher.
(b) Art studio.
(c) Art workshop.
(d) Art critic.

4. How many siblings did Mary Cassatt have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. Who commonly wore cameos during the time in which Saint-Gaudens was an apprentice in the art of cutting cameos?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Artists.
(d) Actors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was P.T.Barnum?

2. What did Washburne think of pronouncements from the government at Versailles?

3. What medium did Saint-Gaudens use to create the initial image of Farragut for the memorial?

4. What famous politician was a friend of Washburne's?

5. Who taught Elihu Latin?

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