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selfie the changing face of self portraits

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

Back in the old days, selfies were commonly known as…

a)

photographs

b)

pics

c)

self-portraits

d)

coloring

2.

Vincent Van Gogh______,  but still thought it would make a nice picture.

a)

shaved his head

b)

cut off a piece of his ear

c)

grew a long beard

d)

got a star tattoo

3.

Which statement about selfies and self-portraits does the article best support.

a)

Both explain that selfies and self-portraits are a terrible waste of time.

b)

Both showcase cultural traditions of the time.

c)

Both show angry people.

d)

Both show how poor people are.

4.

What is the definition of haughty used in paragraph 5?

Durer looks haughty and confident, with a stiff but elegant pose. His clothing is expensive, extravagant, and Italian in style.

a)

arrogant

b)

goofy

c)

joyous

d)

angry

5.

The headings are included in the selection most likely to…

a)

Make the text exciting to read

b)

Emphasize how common selfies were in ancient times

c)

Demonstrate how much the author knows about famous artists

d)

Make it clear how the information in the text is organized

6.

Read this paragraph. Based on the way it is used in the paragraph (paragraph 16) , what does prim mean?

Joseph Ducreux found traditional portraiture too prim and proper. Instead he tried to capture the personalities of everyone he painted. In this self-portrait, he caught himself in the middle of a yawn.

a)

stylish

b)

formal

c)

fancy

d)

silly

7.

Why did some artists choose elaborate clothing for their self-portraits?

a)

They wanted to appear successful.

b)

They wanted to appear wild.

c)

They wanted people to laugh.

d)

They were jealous of others.

8.

Which of the following is true of the artwork and the text of this selection.

a)

Some artists included their favorite pets in their portraits.

b)

Some artists developed different styles of painting over the years.

c)

Selfies show the athletic ability of the artist’s parents.

d)

Self-portraits are always taken with a camera.

9.

What is the meaning of spanned, as it is used in paragraph 8?

Rembrandt was the biggest selfie maker of his time, creating nearly 100 self-portraits that spanned 40 years of his life.

a)

To spread 

b)

To open and close

c)

To become older

d)

To extend over a period of time

10.

In the section titled "Selfies Today", what famous 

person was shown taking a selfie in 2013?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

President Biden

c)

Pope Francis

d)

Governor Reynolds

11.

How many self-portraits did Rembrandt create in his lifetime.

a)

10

b)

50

c)

100

d)

500