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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged
charm as a person
sat for a portrait
practiced at the time
interesting conversation
- 2. Multiple Choice
Paragraph 2 is mainly about
method Stuart used when he was painting portraits
number of portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime
reason stuart wanted to paint portraits of famous people
popularity of the portraits painted during his lifetime
- 3. Multiple Choice
The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 3 that Stuart
worried that his portrait would not please Washington
was determined to create a portrait of Washington
was nervous in the presence of Washington
shared similar interests with Washington
- 4. Multiple Choice
The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to
explain why this particular portrait of washington is so well known
express regret that the painting of washington became famous only after Stuarts death
demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history
emphasize that most of Washington's portraits were left unfinished
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the best summary of the selection
In 1796 Painter Gilbert Stuart had the opportunity to paint George Washington. It had been difficult to arrange time for the two men to get together. While Stuart painted Washington, the two talked about horses.
The most famous portrait of George Washington was painted by George Stuart, who lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart painted portraits of other famous people as well. He never finished his portrait of Washington, but Stuart kept the original and sold copies of it anyway.
An accomplished painter who completed hundreds of portraits, Gilbert Stuart lived from 1755 10 1828. Stuart wanted the subjects of his portraits to feel relaxed so that he could create a portrait of them that looked natural. One of Stuarts most famous paintings is a portrait of President George Washington.
During his career Gilbert Stuart painted portraits of many famous people, including George Washington. Although Stuart was unable to complete a portrait of Washington during the time they had together in 1796, the work became the most popular portrait of Washing ever painted.
- 6. Multiple Choice
This information helps the reader understand that amassed in paragraph 3 means
searched for
shared with a group
gathered together
stored in a safe place
- 7. Multiple Choice
By using problem and solution organizational pattern in paragraph 3 through 5, the author of the selection is able to
demonstrate that Tolkien needed help completing his book and describe how only certain parts of his story were used
show that Christopher needed to work with another author and teel how he was able to persuade his friend to work with im
highlight that Christopher had trouble deciding which of his father's writings to include in the book and identify how he made his choices
emphasize that Tolkien could not finish his book and explain how Christopher's efforts led to the completion and publication of the work
- 8. Multiple Choice
Based on the information in paragraph 5, the reader can conclude that Christopher
had little prior experience writing books
tried to include alternate endings in the book
encountered many challenges while organizing the book
planned to publish more than one book of his father's work
- 9. Multiple Choice
According to the selection, why did Christopher decide not to include all his father's writings in the Silmarillion
he believed the would cause the reader to become very confused
he worried that some of the ideas would be unfamiliar to the reader
he planned to create a different ending for the story
he wanted the final book to have only five parts
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best shows the author of the selection's attitude toward the writing of The silmarillion
The silmarillion can be thought of as a prequel to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
But the story of how The Silmarillion was created may be just as interesting as the story told on its pages
Kay's work on The Silmarillion undoubtedly provided training and valuable experience on his journey to become an author
The Silmarillion was published in 1977 to mixed reviews
- 11. Multiple Choice
What makes The Silmarillion unique among Tolkien's writings?
The story takes place in an imaginary land
It was the only piece of writing published after his death
The story includes fictional creatures and humans
It wa both the first and last book he ever worked on
- 12. Multiple Choice
" people have always believed that the portrait truly captures the great man's presence. " --> Which sentence from the second selection shows that Tolkien's The Silmarillion was not as well receive?
It is an account of the history of his fantasy world before The Hobbit takes place.
Some stories required organizing, and some parts were still incomplete and needed finishing.
Some people believed it was too different from what they had come to expect from Tolkien's writing.
They knew that Christopher had started the task with many incomplete pieces.
- 13. Multiple Choice
One similarity between painter Gilbert Stuart and Author J.R.R. tolkien is that both men-
were accomplished in their field of creative art
spent several decades working on a single project
needed the assistance of another person to complete their work
were known for their interest in having conversations with others
- 14. Multiple Choice
One difference between the portrait and the book discussed in the selection is that
copies of the incomplete portrait were sold, but the book was sold only after it was completed
few people saw the portrait while Stuart was alive, but many saw the book manuscript while Tolkien was alive
Stuart did not prepare before he painted his portrait, but Tolkien spent time preparing to write his book
the portrait was not considered Stuart's best work, but the book was considered Tolkien's masterpiece
- 15. Multiple Choice
In what way are the portrait of George Washington and the book The Silmarillion similar?
Each earned a great amount of money for it's creator
Each remained incomplete at the time of it's creators death
Each was included in a larger body of work that its creator had made
Each required that people other than its creator work on it
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