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Worksheetsselfie the changing face of self portraits
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Back in the old days, selfies were commonly known as…
photographs
pics
self-portraits
coloring
Vincent Van Gogh______, but still thought it would make a nice picture.
shaved his head
cut off a piece of his ear
grew a long beard
got a star tattoo
Which statement about selfies and self-portraits does the article best support.
Both explain that selfies and self-portraits are a terrible waste of time.
Both showcase cultural traditions of the time.
Both show angry people.
Both show how poor people are.
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.
arrogant
goofy
joyous
angry
The headings are included in the selection most likely to…
Make the text exciting to read
Emphasize how common selfies were in ancient times
Demonstrate how much the author knows about famous artists
Make it clear how the information in the text is organized
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.
stylish
formal
fancy
silly
Why did some artists choose elaborate clothing for their self-portraits?
They wanted to appear successful.
They wanted to appear wild.
They wanted people to laugh.
They were jealous of others.
Which of the following is true of the artwork and the text of this selection.
Some artists included their favorite pets in their portraits.
Some artists developed different styles of painting over the years.
Selfies show the athletic ability of the artist’s parents.
Self-portraits are always taken with a camera.
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.
To spread
To open and close
To become older
To extend over a period of time
In the section titled "Selfies Today", what famous
person was shown taking a selfie in 2013?
Abraham Lincoln
President Biden
Pope Francis
Governor Reynolds
How many self-portraits did Rembrandt create in his lifetime.
10
50
100
500
