WorksheetsMonkey Master/Black Cowboy Wild Horses Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who or what is the main subject of “Monkey Master”?
a scientist who studies the paintings made by monkeys
a chimpanzee whose paintings are featured in an exhibition
an orangutan whose paintings the writer does not care for
an artist who collects the paintings done by chimpanzees
What is the main question that the author raises in “Monkey Master”?
whether paintings by an animal can be considered art
whether famous artists appreciate paintings by chimpanzees
whether a scientist can train a chimpanzee or gorilla to paint well
whether paintings by a chimpanzee are better than paintings by a gorilla
According to “Monkey Master,” animal scientist Desmond Morris helped Congo make his paintings. Which answer best describes the help Morris gave?
Morris drew shapes that Congo filled in with colors.
Morris showed Congo examples of abstract art to use as models.
Morris showed Congo how to hold a paintbrush and draw a straight line.
Morris gave Congo art supplies and a special high chair to help him paint.
Which of the following is a quality of Congo’s painting that the author of “Monkey Master” most clearly admires?
the way the paint completely covers the paper, without blank spots
the careful depiction of real objects, places, and people
the interesting, beautiful use of colors and shapes
the different feelings the paintings express
In “Monkey Master,” which of the following is background information the writer feels could have been better covered in the exhibition of ape paintings?
how much each painting is worth
which animal painted which painting
to what extent Morris influenced Congo’s paintings
whether Picasso truly valued the paintings in the exhibit
If a person is a purist about food, which of the following is most likely to be true? Base your answer on the meaning of purist.
The person accepts only certain ways of cooking food.
The person prefers food cooked at a fancy restaurant.
The person prefers food cooked in the family home.
The person enjoys eating different types of food.
Which of the following is most clearly an aesthetic choice? Base your answer on the meaning of aesthetic.
whether to bring an umbrella on a trip
which color curtains to buy for a room
whether to go to sleep earlier than usual
which candidate to vote for in the election
The term abstract is used to refer to paintings and other art. Which of the following is the best definition of abstract as it applies to art?
using shapes and colors to depict something real
using shapes and colors that do not represent things
using shapes and colors to express sad emotions
using shapes and colors that are hard to understand
Where do both the opening and closing scenes of “Black Cowboy, Wild
Horses” take place?
on a wide, treeless plain
on a cliff that overlooks a corral
at the edge of a small frontier town
in a dream that the main character has
In “Black Cowboy, Wild Horses,” what job sends Bob Lemmons out onto the plains?
finding an injured colt
capturing a runaway horse
rounding up a herd of wild horses
locating new pastureland for a herd of horses
Which statement is true about Bob Lemmons, according to “Black Cowboy, Wild Horses”?
He can’t read words, but he can read animal tracks.
He can’t ride a horse, but he can find herds of wild horses.
He can’t read words, but he can write messages using pictures.
He can’t read animal tracks, but he can round up wild horses alone.
In “Black Cowboy, Wild Horses” why can’t Bob Lemmons light a fire at night?
The horses will see it.
The horses will run from it.
The horses will try to put it out.
The horses will smell the smoke on him.
In “Black Cowboy, Wild Horses,” how does Bob Lemmons take control of the herd?
He puts ropes on the horses and leads them to the ranch and into a corral.
He has his horse defeat the stallion and take its place as the leader.
He kills the rattlesnake and thereby wins the trust of the horses.
He leads the horses into a ravine during a storm and traps them.
If an audience milled around before a speech, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of milled.
People were waiting quietly in their seats.
People were standing in line for tickets.
People were wandering around.
People were applauding.
If a mouse skittered under a table, what did the mouse most likely do? Base your answer on the meaning of skittered.
shook in terror
dashed quickly
tiptoed quietly
munched noisily
Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of quivering?
a sleepy child climbing into bed for the night
a happy child dancing at a friend’s birthday party
a nervous child waiting to go onstage for the first time
a hungry child gobbling a bowl of macaroni and cheese
What is the name of the chimpanzee in "Monkey Master"?
Congo
Bob
Warrior
Desmond
What is the name of Bob Lemmons' horse?
Warrior
Congo
Desmond
David
