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- 1. Poll
Get out your HMH myBook2 textbook. Reread "Christo and Jeanne Claude” on pages 19-30 and then answer each question. Be sure to keep your book out and use it to help you answer each question.
Yes, I have reread the story, and I am ready to take my quiz
No. I have not reread the story, and I may not do well on my quiz.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
The Gates was widely considered a success, but it brought more attention to Christo and Jeanne-Claude than to the art itself
The Gates was Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s largest project, requiring hundreds of workers and tons of steel and other materials.
In 2005 Christo and Jeanne-Claude created The Gates, a public artwork that stretched 23 miles through New York City’s Central Park.
In 1979 Christo and Jeanne-Claude had the idea for The Gates, but in 1981 the New York Parks Commissioner stopped them from building it.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The passage says that The Gates riveted the attention of people around the world. What does riveted mean?
divided
desired
escaped
attracted
- 4. Multiple Choice
What evidence from the passage best supports the idea that Christo and Jeanne-Claude do not give up easily?
They refused to accept public money to help pay for The Gates and other projects.
They worked hard for many years in order to secure permission to build The Gates.
They continued to bike and skate in the park regularly while working on The Gates.
They put up The Gates in the park while people watched rather than in their own studio.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why were solid bases used to build The Gates on the path?
to avoid damaging the park
to cover cracks in the concrete
to draw attention to the ground
to improve how the exhibit looked
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did Christo and Jeanne-Claude make The Gates?
to become rich
to send a message
to sell it to collectors
to please themselves
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