Antonio Canova

What was Antonio Canova's grandfather's profession?

• Stonecutter

• Sculptor

• Painter

• Chef

Why did Antonio Canova not play with other boys in the town?

• He was not strong enough to work.

• He preferred to go to the stoneyard with his grandfather.

• He was busy helping in the kitchen.

• He was not interested in making friends.

What did Antonio Canova create with the large lump of butter?

• A crouching lion

• A statue of a man

• A beautiful flower

• A small house

How did the Count's guests react to the butter sculpture?

• They were amazed and praised it as a work of art.

• They were indifferent and ignored it.

• They criticized it for being made of butter.

• They laughed at the idea of a butter sculpture.

What opportunity did the Count offer Antonio after seeing his talent?

• To live with him and learn from the best artists.

• To work as a servant in his house.

• To become a chef in his kitchen.

• To travel to another city for education.

What was the initial reaction of the man who broke the statue when Antonio offered to make a new one?

• He laughed and doubted Antonio's ability.

• He immediately agreed and encouraged Antonio.

• He was angry and refused Antonio's help.

• He ignored Antonio and continued to panic.

What did Antonio's grandmother do to inspire his creativity?

• She sang to him and told him stories.

• She taught him how to cook.

• She took him to art galleries.

• She bought him art supplies.

Which theme do key details in the selection support?

• Generosity is rewarded.

• Do not judge a book by its cover.

• People should overcome their fear.

• Family is most important.

Where did Antonio get ideas for his “pictures” as a little boy?

• from rich people

• from other famous artists

• from stories his grandmother told him

• from what he saw his grandfather doing

What does the phrase “spread the table” mean in paragraph 8?

• to separate the table

• to make the table cleaner

• to make the table larger

• to decorate the table