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Reading comprehension - Modernism in Barcelona

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the text, Catalan Modernism is...

a)

the reason why Barcelona is so attractive for artists.

b)

not a big thing in Barcelona.

c)

only a architectural style.

d)

the reason why Barcelona is not appealing for tourists.

2.

Catalan Modernism takes place in...

a)

Late 1800s and 1900s

b)

1800s

c)

1900s

d)

1888

3.

In the beginning of th 20th century people moved from rural areas to cities because...

a)

They wanted to have a job in the new industries.

b)

They wanted to have bigger families.

c)

They didn't like the countryside.

d)

They wanted to be part of the bourgeoisie.

4.

Modernism movement wanted to...

a)

a Catalan modern society

b)

avoid ideas from the Bourgeoisie

c)

avoid traditional ideas

d)

all answers are correct

5.

Cerdà designed a new part of the city ....

a)

to have better living conditions.

b)

only for rich people.

c)

to have more industries.

d)

with less space

6.

Which buliding is it considered the first of the Catalan Modernism?

a)

Sagrada Família

b)

Castell dels Tres Dragons

c)

Palau de la Música

d)

Casa Batlló

7.

L'Eixample is also called....

a)

Barcelona

b)

Illa de la Discòrdia

c)

Quadrat d'Or

d)

Pla Cerdà

8.

Architecture from Modernism included...

a)

simple, straight and modern lines.

b)

curves, natural elements and a lot of details.

c)

straight lines, natural elements and very little details.

d)

very little decorations and curves.

9.

What buildings have Antoni Gaudí built? (Mark all correct answers)

a)

Sagrada Família

b)

La Pedrera

c)

Casa Batlló

d)

Castell dels Tres Dragons

10.

There is an area in l'Eixample that is called l'Illa de la Discòrdia because....

a)

families paid architects to have the most beautiful building.

b)

some architects wanted to participate in a competition

c)

families had problems with the architects

d)

architects got confused and didn't finish their projects.

11.

This text is...

a)

descriptive.

b)

expository.

c)

rhetorical.

d)

narrative.