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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can every viewer see a painting in a different way?
(a) Every viewer has a different color preference.
(b) Each viewer sees a painting based on their prior experiences and expectations.
(c) Viewers have a variety of education levels in art history.
(d) All viewers have different eyesight abilities.

2. In pages 36 and 37, how is the female figure presented?
(a) Fully clothed.
(b) In make-up advertisements.
(c) Nude.
(d) All in designer clothing.

3. What would be a surprising image to display on pages 42 and 43?
(a) An abstract nude.
(b) A formal portrait.
(c) A traditional European oil painting,
(d) An advertisement for cosmetics.

4. What affect does a title have on a painting's meaning?
(a) Words in a title will affect the painting more than the viewer.
(b) A title can be changed to any words without affecting the viewer.
(c) Words in a title can change the interpretation of a painting.
(d) A title is not necessary in historical paintings.

5. What does the author use "The Key of Dreams" as an example of?
(a) The use of words with image.
(b) The gap between words and image.
(c) The use of bad titles.
(d) The use of poetry in image.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do images of the past promote?

2. What is surprising to see mixed in with the images on pages 40 and 41?

3. What is similar about all of the women in the images on pages 36 and 37?

4. What word best describes the overall affect of the combined images on pages 36 and 37?

5. What painting by Ruben is included in pages 42 and 43?

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