Hmh Gates

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

• The Gates was widely considered a success, but it brought more attention to Christo and Jeanne-Claude than to the art itself

• The Gates was Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s largest project, requiring hundreds of workers and tons of steel and other materials.

• In 2005 Christo and Jeanne-Claude created The Gates, a public artwork that stretched 23 miles through New York City’s Central Park.

• In 1979 Christo and Jeanne-Claude had the idea for The Gates, but in 1981 the New York Parks Commissioner stopped them from building it.

What is the primary theme of the artwork 'The Gates' by Christo and Jeanne-Claude?

• Transformation and change

• Nature and environment

• Urban life and community

• Isolation and solitude

Which literary device is most evident in the description of 'The Gates' as a 'river of orange'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In what year did Christo and Jeanne-Claude finally complete 'The Gates'?

• 1979

• 1981

• 2005

• 2010

What was a major challenge faced by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in creating 'The Gates'?

• Financial constraints

• Public opposition

• Weather conditions

• Legal permissions

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Gates'?

• A series of arches

• A single large sculpture

• A collection of paintings

• A digital installation

How long did 'The Gates' remain on display in Central Park?

• One week

• Two weeks

• One month

• Three months

What material was primarily used in the construction of 'The Gates'?

• Wood

• Steel

• Plastic

• Fabric

Which of the following best captures the public's reaction to 'The Gates'?

• Indifference

• Controversy

• Widespread acclaim

• Confusion

What was the primary color used in 'The Gates'?

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• Red