The Art Lesson

What deal did Tommy make with Mrs. Bowers (the art teacher)?

• Mrs. Bower will give another paper and let Tommy do his picture if he draw the Pilgrim man and woman and the turkey.

• Mrs. Bower will give him extra time to play if he can finish his work soon

• Mrs. Bower will give him cookies after he drew the Pilgrim man and woman and the turkey

• Mrs. Bower let him draw anything he likes

What did Tommy want to be when he grew up?

• teacher

• artist

• astronaut

• policeman

Who is the author of the Art Lesson?

• Patricia Polacco

• Leo Lionni

• Tomie dePaola

Why did the author write The Art Lesson?

• To explain how to draw a pilgrim

• To describe or tell about what happened to him as a boy

• To tell about his feelings

Tommie wanted to be _____________ when he grew up.

• a police officer

• an artist

• a president

"I always wear a smock before I paint" What is the meaning of the word smock?

• A kind of apron worn over clothes to protect them

• A kind of smile

• A kind of covering for shoes

Why did the author write The Art Lesson?

• to explain how to draw a pilgrim

• to describe what happened to him as a boy

• to ask people to draw more

• to tell his feelings about his grandparents

What is the problem in the story?

• Tommy doesn't have the right art materials

• Tommy doesn't like his teacher

• Tommy wants to do his own art, not copy

• Tommy wants to use the school crayons

What is the main theme of 'The Art Lesson'?

• The importance of following rules

• The value of creativity and individuality

• The significance of historical events

• The necessity of teamwork

Who is the protagonist in 'The Art Lesson'?

• Tommy

• Mrs. Bowers

• Tomie's brother

• Tomie's parents