Exploring Art with Vincent Van Gogh

What was Maddie initially planning to paint before deciding to paint indoors?

• Only the sky

• A portrait of her friend

• Just the fence

• The entire garden

What weather condition influenced Maddie's decision to paint indoors?

• It was very windy

• It was snowing

• It started raining

• It was too sunny

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Who did Maddie and her companion go looking for after discussing the painting of flowers?

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

What did Vincent offer as a reward for finding his lost paintbrushes?

• Art supplies

• Bread and cheese

• A free painting

• Money

What did Vincent Van Gogh name the painting he discussed that depicted a cafe at night?

• Cafe Terrace at Night

• Night Cafe

• Starry Night

• Terrace of a Cafe at Night

How did Vincent describe the effect of the colors in his night cafe painting?

• Bright and exciting

• Subdued

• Dull and dark

• Monochrome

What is the name of the painting discussed that Vincent described as having everything moving?

• Irises

• The Olive Trees

• Sunflowers

• The Starry Night

According to Vincent, what does he want his paintings to convey, regardless of the subject?

• A feeling of liveliness

• A sense of stillness

• Historical accuracy

• Geometric precision

What future subject did Vincent mention he would paint next, inspired by the weather?

• Sunflowers

• A cityscape

• A river scene

• A wheat field

What did Maddie decide to do after it stopped raining?

• Paint outside immediately

• Pack up her paints

• Continue painting indoors

• Go for a walk