Vashti's Art and Self-Discovery

In the story, Vashti, a young student, feels she cannot draw. Her teacher encourages her to make a simple mark, which leads to a journey of artistic exploration. Vashti creates various dots, gaining confidence and inspiring others. Her work is displayed in an art show, and she learns to encourage a fellow student to embrace creativity.

What was Vashti's initial reaction to her blank paper in art class?

• She was excited to start drawing.

• She felt she couldn't draw anything.

• She immediately started painting.

• She asked for help from her classmates.

What did Vashti's teacher suggest she do with the blank paper?

• Copy a drawing from a book.

• Throw it away.

• Make a mark and see where it leads.

• Ask a friend to draw something.

How did Vashti's teacher respond to her first dot?

• She ignored it.

• She laughed at it.

• She criticized it.

• She asked Vashti to sign it.

What did Vashti use to create her first dot?

• A paintbrush.

• A pencil.

• A crayon.

• A marker.

What did Vashti realize about her ability to draw?

• She was a great artist.

• She couldn't draw at all.

• She could sign her name.

• She could only draw dots.

What did Vashti's teacher do with her first dot?

• Displayed it in the hallway.

• Gave it back to her.

• Framed it in gold.

• Threw it away.

What inspired Vashti to create more dots?

• A new set of markers.

• A friend's encouragement.

• Seeing her dot framed in gold.

• Her teacher's praise.

What did Vashti discover when she mixed blue and yellow?

• A new shade of blue.

• A green dot.

• A purple dot.

• A brown dot.

What did Vashti do with her new set of watercolors?

• She didn't use them.

• She painted various colored dots.

• She painted a landscape.

• She painted a portrait.

How did Vashti's dots make an impact at the school art show?

• They made quite a splash.

• They were criticized by the judges.

• They were removed from the show.

• They were ignored by everyone.