TOEFL Reading Pre Test 1

The paragraph preceding this passage most likely discusses ......

• a survey of eighteenth-century art

• a different American artist

• Whistler’s other famous paintings

• European artists

Which of the following best describes the information in the passage?

• Several artists are presented.

• One artist’s life and works are described.

• Various paintings are contrasted.

• Whistler’s family life is outlined.

Whistler is considered an American artist because ......

• he was born in America.

• he spent most of his life in America.

• he served in the U.S. military.

• he created most of his famous art in America.

The word “majority” in the second sentence is closest in meaning to ......

• seniority
• maturity
• large pieces
• high precentage

It is implied in the passage that Whistler’s family was ......

• unable to find any work at all in Russia.
• high supportive of his desire to pursue art.
• working class.
• military.

The word “objections” in the last sentence of paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ......

• protest.
• goals.
• agreements.
• battles.

In the first sentence of paragraph 2 , the “etchings” are ......

• a type of painting.
• the same as a lithograph.
• an art form introduced by Whistler.
• an art form involving engraving.

The word “asymmetrical” in the last sentence of paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ......

• proportionate.
• uneven.
• balanced
• lyrical.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

• Whistler worked with a variety of art forms.
• Whistler’s Mother is not the official name of his painting.
• Whistler is best known for his etchings.
• Whistler’s Mother is painted in somber tones.

Where in the passage does the author mention the types of artwork that Whistler was involved in?

• Sentence 1 & 2 paragraph 1
• Sentence 3 & 4 paragraph 1
• Sentence 5 & 6 paragraph 1
• Sentence 1 & 2 paragraph 2