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WorksheetsCultural Heritage- Writers and Artists
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the name of this artist?
Maria Mitchell
Mary Kay Ash
Carmen Lomas Garza
Ellen Ochoa
What is the name of this author, illustrator, and artist?
Kadir Nelson
John "Danny" Olivas
Wallace Amos
Bill Gates
Kadir Nelson often creates books and illustrations that include ________________
accomplished scientists
famous explorers
animals
African Americans
Which author wrote the well-known book "Strega Nona"?
Tomie dePaola
Dr. Seuss
Kadir Nelson
Bill Martin Jr.
Bill Martin Jr. was a very strong reader as a child.
True- He was always one of the smartest students in his class
False- He couldn't read more than a sentence at a time until college.
Which illustration was done by Carmen Lomas Garza, the artist who represents the lives of Mexican-Americans in her paintings?
Which of the following books did Bill Martin Jr. write? (Select all that apply. There is more than one!)
Tomie dePaola wanted to be an author since he was young.
True- He began telling people when he was 4 that he wanted to draw pictures and write stories.
False- He originally wanted to be a doctor but couldn't afford to go to medical school, so he became an author instead.
Select the photo of Tomie dePaola.
Most of Carmen Lomas Garza's art is inspired by her own memories.
True- Carmen creates paintings and prints based on events she experienced of her own Mexican-American culture.
False- Carmen is not Mexican-American but admires the culture and creates art based on research she has done.
