Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Through the Gates and Beyond

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.

The passage says that The Gates riveted the attention of people around the world.

What does riveted mean?

• divided

• desired

• escaped

• attracted

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.

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

Which sentence best describes Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s approach to making art?

• They want to make art that sends audiences a message.

• They make art that audiences can keep after the show has ended.

• They try to make art that audiences have to work hard to understand.

• They make art that they enjoy rather than focusing on what audiences will like.