Multiple Choice Questions – Reading (Unit 8: The Arts)

When children are asked to paint a picture, they usually feel ________.

• annoyed

• happy to oblige

• lazy

• sad

According to the reading, most adults ________ when asked to draw or paint.

• eagerly try

• refuse or feel nervous

• are excited

• always succeed

What do many adults believe about their own artistic ability?

• They have a lot of talent

• They don’t believe they have artistic talent

• They believe art is easy

• They think they are professional artists

What factors contribute to successful artwork, according to the reading?

• Only natural talent

• Luck

• Passion and hard work

• No training needed

“Artistic talent is something one is born with; a person either has it or doesn’t.” This statement suggests that:

• hard work is more important than talent

• talent cannot be developed

• talent is learned in school

• everyone has equal artistic ability

Based on the reading, which of the following is TRUE?

• Most people think they can easily improve in art

• Most people believe artistic ability can’t be learned

• Artistic ability is only for experts

• No one tries to paint anymore

According to the text, successful artists must have ________.

• only passion

• only talent

• natural talent, practice, and passion

• no practice at all

Who is mentioned in the reading as someone who knew they had artistic talent early in life?

• Pablo Picasso

• Don Lipski

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Andy Warhol

Which idea is supported in the reading?

• Only a few people can ever become artists

• Artistic ability cannot be improved

• Hard work plays an important role in becoming an artist

• Only children should paint