Monkey Masters Quiz

Who or what is the main subject of “Monkey Master”?

• a scientist who studies the paintings made by monkeys

• a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition

• an orangutan whose paintings the writer does not care for

• an artist who collects the paintings done by chimpanzees

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What is the main question that the author raises in “Monkey Master”?

• whether paintings by an animal can be considered art

• whether famous artists appreciate paintings by chimpanzees

• whether a scientist can train a chimpanzee or gorilla to paint well

• whether paintings by a chimpanzee are better than paintings by a gorilla

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According to “Monkey Master,” animal scientist Desmond Morris helped Congo make his paintings. Which answer best describes the help Morris gave?

• Morris drew shapes that Congo filled in with colors.

• Morris showed Congo examples of abstract art to use as models.

• Morris showed Congo how to hold a paintbrush and draw a straight line.

• Morris gave Congo art supplies and a special high chair to help him paint.

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Which of the following is a quality of Congo’s painting that the author of “Monkey Master” most clearly admires?

• the way the paint completely covers the paper, without blank spots

• the careful depiction of real objects, places, and people

• the interesting, beautiful use of colors and shapes

• the different feelings the paintings express

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In “Monkey Master,” which of the following is background information the writer feels could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?

• how much each painting is worth

• which animal painted which painting

• to what extent Morris influenced Congo’s paintings

• whether Picasso truly valued the paintings in the exhibit

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If someone is described as a purist about art, which of the following is most likely to be true? Base your answer on the meaning of purist.

• The person believes only certain styles of art are acceptable.

• The person enjoys visiting modern art museums.

• The person likes to create art at home.

• The person appreciates all forms of art equally.

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Which of the following decisions is based primarily on aesthetic considerations? Base your answer on the meaning of aesthetic.

• whether to pack a lunch for work

• which style of lamp to choose for a living room

• whether to exercise in the morning

• which book to read for a class

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Which of the following best describes how abstract art differs from realistic art?

• Abstract art uses shapes and colors to show real objects

• Abstract art uses shapes and colors that do not directly represent real things

• Abstract art uses shapes and colors to show emotions

• Abstract art uses shapes and colors that are confusing

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Which best summarizes the writer’s reaction to Congo’s paintings in “Monkey Master”?

• He is fascinated by the primitive quality of art made by apes.

• He is impressed by the skill and good judgment Congo’s paintings show.

• He is sure that Congo’s paintings were made by a human being.

• He is impressed by the effect that good training has on the art of apes.

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Which quotation from “Monkey Master” best suports how the writer is impressed with Congo's skill and good judgment that Congo uses in his paintings?

• After a short drawing phase, it was decided to move [Congo] on to painting.

• Fascinatingly, if you tried to take a picture away from Congo before he had finished with it, he would scream and throw fits.

• An audacious pink splodge at the center plays a delicate game of tag across the paper with a couple of different blues. That’s it. And it really works.

• Congo may have selected the colors, but who came up with the original wheeze of using impactful colored paper? How much guidance was Congo receiving?

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