Waterhouse Hawkins

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection?

• to persuade the reader to visit dinosaur sculptures

• to inform the reader about Waterhouse Hawkins

• to tell the reader about life in London in the 1850's

• to teach the reader about dinosaurs

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The title of the selection is "The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins." Which of these would also be another good title for the selection?

• "Who Was Richard Owen?"

• " The Amazing Dinosaur Builder"

• "Science in the Nineteenth Century"

• "Queen Victoria's Visit"

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If Hawkins wrote a note to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert after the grand opening of the museum, what would he probably say to them?

• Thank you for allowing me to show the world these amazing creatures.

• You have destroyed my dreams.

• Your lack of support is very disappointing.

• None of these answers are correct.

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A sentence in the story says, "The next months passed by in concrete, stone, and iron, as Waterhouse put the finishing touches on his dinosaurs." What does the author mean by the statement?

• Waterhouse was very busy building his dinosaurs.

• Waterhouse stopped working on the dinosaurs.

• Waterhouse was lazy and messy.

• Waterhouse took a vacation to take a break from his work.

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What was Waterhouse Hawkins known for?

• Building dinosaur sculptures

• Writing novels

• Painting landscapes

• Composing music

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Which of the following best describes Waterhouse Hawkins' contribution to science?

• He discovered new dinosaur species.

• He built the first dinosaur sculptures.

• He wrote a book on dinosaurs.

• He created a dinosaur museum.

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What is the main theme of the story about Waterhouse Hawkins?

• The importance of art in science

• The challenges of building sculptures

• The history of dinosaurs

• The life of a 19th-century artist

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Which literary device is used in the phrase 'The next months passed by in concrete, stone, and iron'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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What can be inferred about Waterhouse Hawkins' character from his work?

• He was lazy and unmotivated.

• He was dedicated and passionate.

• He was indifferent to his work.

• He was primarily interested in fame.

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What is the significance of Waterhouse Hawkins' work in the context of the 19th century?

• It revolutionized the field of paleontology.

• It was a minor artistic endeavor.

• It had no impact on science.

• It was only appreciated by a few.

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