Grandma Moses and The Real McCoy Quiz

Where was Grandma Moses born?

• New York

• Michigan

• Canada

• Kentucky

What did Grandma Moses do before she started painting?

• Raised chickens

• Cooked and cleaned for families

• Studied art in books

• Showed her paintings at a local store

What did Grandma Moses paint first in her paintings?

• The sky

• The mountains

• The land

• The people

What colors did Grandma Moses use for trees and the sky?

• Green and blue

• Red and yellow

• Purple and orange

• Black and white

How many paintings did Grandma Moses create during her life?

• 100

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

Where was Elijah McCoy born?

• New York

• Michigan

• Canada

• Kentucky

What did Elijah McCoy become after studying in Scotland?

• An engineer

• A painter

• A salesperson

• A teacher

What was one of McCoy's jobs on the railroad?

• Putting oil on moving parts

• Driving the train

• Selling tickets

• Fixing broken tracks

What did McCoy invent to keep the train oiled?

• A special cup

• A new type of oil

• A faster train

• A better engine

Why was McCoy's oil cup called 'the real McCoy'?

• It was the cheapest option

• It was the most colorful

• It was the fastest

• It was the best quality