The Artist of the Beautiful

Which two statements best identify the main themes of the passage?

• Society needs practical solutions more than the fine arts.

• Conceiving and creating an ideal requires strength of character.

• Society needs artists more than it needs people who are practical.

• Artistry can be considered impractical and therefore less valuable.

• People who follow their artistic passions are likely to find fulfillment.

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Which statement best describes how the author introduces Owen's character in paragraph 1?

• by highlighting how Owen's interests and creations make him unique

• by highlighting how Owen's obsession with beauty makes him superficial

• by revealing how Owen yearns to be accepted by the school-boy artisans

• by revealing how Owen avoids spending time with the other school -boy artisans

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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How does his introduction to a steam engine most affect Owen?

• He is disgusted by the inelegant appearance of the steam engine, which he endeavors to improve.

• He is frightened by the terrible noise emitting from the steam engine, which hurts his sensitive ears.

• He is disturbed by the size and power of the steam engine, which conflicts with his delicate sensitivities.

• He is overcome by the genius of the marvelous new steam engine, which opens his mind to new possibilities.

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What does the use of the word "microscopic" in paragraph 3 emphasize about Owen's character?

• Owen prefers to focus on trivial details.

• Owen prefers to focus on extremely small details.

• Owen struggles to consider other people's perspectives.

• Owen struggles to comprehend complicated ideas.

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What does the word "apprehension" most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• anxiety

• comprehension

• disapproval

• devotion

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Which two statements best identify how Owen's physical description is important to his character?

• Owen's delicate fingers enable his fine artistic skills.

• Owen's attractive eyes enable his observation of beauty.

• Owen's small stature reflects his interest in minute features.

• Owen's strong fingers enable him to create long-lasting objects.

• Owen's small stature reflects his lack of confidence in his abilities.

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PART A: Which of the following best describes how Owen's clientele perceive him?

• They consider Owen to be a skilled but lazy watchmaker.

• They consider Owen to be an ingenious artist and watchmaker.

• They consider Owen to be an eccentric man and unreliable watchmaker.

• They consider Owen to be an unpleasant man but a talented watchmaker.

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PART B: Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• 
  "Owen's apprehension of the professional mysteries was inconceivably quick; but he altogether forgot or despised the grand object of a watchmaker's business"

• "Several modifications of this kind quite destroyed the young watchmaker's credit with that steady and matter-of-fact class of people"

• "'I put more main strength into one blow of my sledge hammer than all that you have expended since you were a 'prentice.'"

• "'Folks do say that you are trying to discover the perpetual motion.'"

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How does the exchange in paragraphs 9-10 contribute to the passage?

• It highlights how Robert's and Owen's occupations require vastly different skills.

• It illustrates how Robert's and Owen's unique skills are both valued by society.

• It suggests that spiritual strength is more difficult to hone than physical strength.

• It emphasizes that physical strength is more widely applicable than spiritual strength.

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What's the meaning of "venerable" as it is used in paragraph 6?

• benevolent

• deteriorating

• revered

• vigilant

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