The Portrait Problem

What were the children asked to paint by Mrs. May?

• A building
• A landscape
• A portrait
• An animal

Why did Sandro Botticelli call the children to his studio?

• To play with them
• To help him decide about his painting
• To teach them painting skills
• To show them his finished artwork

What suggestion did Nadim give to move the large painting?

• Use a bigger door
• Cut the painting
• Knock out the window frame
• Break the staircase

What job did the man next to Sandro’s house have?

• Painter
• Weaver
• Potter
• Carpenter

Why was Sandro’s house shaking?

• An earthquake was happening
• Sandro was moving furniture
• The weaver’s looms were shaking it
• The wind was strong

What did Sandro place on the edge of his roof to scare the weaver?

• A large statue
• A heavy boulder
• A pile of wood
• A painting frame

How did Nadim suggest the artist and weaver could solve their issue?

• Work in different rooms
• Ignore each other
• Work at different times
• Move to another city

What benefit did Nadim propose to the weaver for having his portrait painted?

• He could sell it to a museum
• It would attract rich customers
• He would become famous
• He would get free painting lessons

What gift did Sandro give Chip before they left?

• A painting frame
• A sketch
• A paintbrush
• A small sculpture

How did Mrs. May react when the children said the portrait was by Botticelli?

• She laughed and said it was funny
• She believed them
• She asked for proof
• She showed it to the whole class