The Spirit of the Renaissance - Comprehension Questions
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reread the section “Putting Things in Perspective.” Which details best support the text’s central idea that Leonardo used perspective to make his art more realistic?
The wall, of course, is flat, but the painting seems to have depth.
If you were to extend the lines of the ceiling to the horizon, they would meet at a vanishing point.
This draws your attention to Jesus as the most important figure in the painting.
Leonardo was invited to work for the Duke of Milan.
Leonardo became friends with Niccolò Machiavelli.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on this sentence, what can a reader infer about Leonardo?
He thought only artists could achieve greatness.
He believed human potential was unlimited.
He doubted people could make new discoveries.
He cared only about flying machines.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Refer to the passage The Spirit of the Renaissance. Which sentence supports the idea that Leonardo explored many areas of study?
Leonardo worked as an apprentice to Andrea del Verrocchio.
He boarded up the windows of the room he worked in so no one would know if his flying machine failed.
Leonardo explored almost every field of science, including optics, geology, botany, physics, and engineering.
His servant, Carlo, fell and broke his leg when testing an invention.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Refer to the passage The Spirit of the Renaissance. Which detail best supports the central idea that Leonardo’s artistic skill was recognized at an early age?
Leonardo was born in 1452 AD in Vinci, near Florence.
Leonardo painted an angel that looked so much better than his master’s that Verrocchio never picked up a brush again.
Leonardo became friends with Niccolò Machiavelli.
Leonardo designed a tank-like armored cart.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student is writing: “Leonardo became interested ___ science ___ the later years of his life.”
of; between
in; during
with; after
from; into
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student is revising a summary of the passage. Leonardo studied art. He also studied science. Which is the clearest and most effective way to revise these sentences?
Leonardo studied art, studied science.
Leonardo studied art he also studied science.
Leonardo studied art, and he also studied science.
Leonardo studied art but not science.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Refer to the passage The Spirit of the Renaissance. Which sentence best states the passage’s central idea?
Leonardo da Vinci became friends with many important people in Florence.
Leonardo da Vinci represents the Renaissance spirit by excelling in art, science, and invention.
Leonardo da Vinci spent most of his time trying to make flying machines.
Leonardo da Vinci disliked painting and gave it up completely.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
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