The Muralist Quiz

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How does Alizée rationalize leaving Bloom Sanatorium after two days? (from Chapters 52 - 53)

She believes that she only needed a brief rest and that Mark exaggerated her symptoms.

She fears that the government will find her at the sanatorium if she stays longer.

She is convinced that she can only save her family if she leaves for France immediately.

She believes she can keep her symptoms under control for her journey to France.

Which of the following is Alizée paranoid about? (from Chapters 39 - 41)

Long is aware that the ANL has been discussing his assassination.

Her friends will have her involuntarily committed to Bloom Sanatorium.

Her mural will be a failure and she will be fired from the WPA.

She has been traced back to the memo and the government is planning to kill her.

What is the significance of the following passage: "Alizée’s cry to wake Americans to the fate of the European refugees – but the emotions, the themes, speak of the human condition, to the now and to the future, transcending time and place” (322)? (from Chapter 54 - Acknowledgments )

It illustrates that 'Montage' represents both America's pre-war context and human nature.

It represents 'Turned' and illustrates the endurance of human nature and war.

It specifically represents the Holocaust and the potential for history to be repeated.

It identifies 'Turned' as reflective of both America's pre-war context and human nature.

Which of the following is hinted at in Chapter 37? (from Chapters 35 - 38)

The painting Danielle's grandmother passed on to her may be part of 'Montage'.

Alizée may have returned to France before America entered the war.

Alizée may have disappeared as a result of her political activism.

Alizée may have been involuntarily committed to Bloom Sanatorium.

What is the foremost objective of abstract art, according to Alizée? (from Chapters 5 - 7)

To expand an individual's abstract thinking and means of interpretation.

To view things from an alternative, less representational perspective.

To engage a viewer's senses and encourage abstract thinking.

To evoke emotion and reflect internal thoughts and feelings.