ThinkUp Unit 4

Throughout the passage, the author
suggests that calligraphy in Japan is

considered

A. an expensive hobby.
B. a casual pastime.
C. a respected skill.
D. an easy task.

Why do Japanese people begin to learn

calligraphy at a young age?

A. It is a fun way to spend time.
B. It takes many years to perfect.
C. It requires a great deal of patience.
D. It is necessary in order to attend school.

Read the dictionary entry.

Secure (v) 1. To guard from danger 2. To make firm or tight

3. To obtain or get possession of 4. To tie up

Which definition of the word secure is used in the sentence

“They secure the paper in place with a bunchin

(paperweight)”?

A. definition 1
B. definition 2
C. definition 3
D. definition 4

What is the main idea of the section “The

Art Today”?

A. Calligraphy requires patience to create.
B. People enjoy watching others create calligraphy.
C. Calligraphy has inspired new approaches to the
art form.
D. Young people are the main producers of
calligraphy today.

Part A:

Which sentence BEST describes a main idea of

the passage?

A. Japanese warriors are called samurai.
B. Japanese children learn calligraphy when they are young.
C. Japanese people use calligraphy to express their
creativity.
D. Japanese people enjoy taking calligraphy classes
throughout their lives.

Part B:

Which detail from the passage BEST supports

your answer in part A?

A. “Some of the tools, such as inkwells, have beautiful
designs on them.”
B. “Soon, a popular song fills the air.”
C. “They recognize that the girls practice everyday after
school and on weekends to prepare.”
D. “They can show their feelings with this traditional art
form.”

What information does the chart provide?

A. Chow to write in the three calligraphy styles
B. which of the calligraphy styles is the most popular
C. the differences among the three styles of
calligraphy
D. How to pronounce the names of the calligraphy
styles

The photograph helps the reader

understand

A. how calligraphy looks.
B. why calligraphy is used.
C. how calligraphy is taught.
D. where calligraphy is created.

What structure did the author use to

organize the “An Art Form Begins” section?

A. chronology
B. comparison
C. cause/effect
D. problem/solution