Radiant Child (Jean-Michel Basquiat)

The genre of this book is ______.

• fantasy

• poetry

• biography

• mystery

As a boy, Jean-Michel dreamed of becoming a famous _____ one day.

• athlete

• artist

• musician

Who taught him to appreciate art?

• his friends

• his grandmother

• his mom

Other than books and museums, where else did Jean-Michel's mother say art can be found?

• games of little children

• our style

• words that we speak

• all of these

How does Jean-Michel use art to help him cope with his mother not doing well?

• He tries drawing the terrible out of his blues.

• He throws his art away.

• He gives all of his drawings to his mom.

Calling New York City a "concrete jungle" is an example of...

• onomatopoeia

• a simile

• a metaphor

Where is Jean-Michel placing his art?

• everywhere he goes

• in an album

• in his home

Why doesn't he sign his real name?

• He wants to be funny.

• He wants to keep people interested.

• He is ashamed of his real name.

In his own heart, he is a _____.

• lion

• child

• king

What lesson can the reader learn from this biography?

• Give up when things get difficult.

• Art can be beautiful even if it's messy.

• Listen to your mother.