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WorksheetsFine Arts Review 2
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
The author states that dePaola's interest in folktales parallels _________.
his interest in people
his love for Christmas
his inspiration from Italian frescoes
his desire to learn the root tale
his connection to his faith
Which of the following is true of dePaola's folktale repertoire?
Some reflect his humor
Some are filled with poignancy
All breathe exuberance
Both A and B
All of the above
Where is The Days of the Blackbird set?
Calabrian, a region in Southern Italy
County Cork, Ireland
Sabbia, a town in Italy
Rome, Italy
None of the above
Who inspired the setting of The Days of Blackbird?
dePaola's maternal grandparents
dePaola's paternal grandparents
chef Piero Canuto
the birthplace of St. Francis
a visit on his trip to Europe
Which of the following is true of the illustrations in The Days of Blackbird?
They were inspired by the Italian fresco style
dePaola used a painterly style
They lend to a quiet elegance of the book
Both A and C
All of the above
What is depicted on the title page and seen as the book progresses through high windows and doorways in The Days of Blackbird?
La Colomba - the all white dove
mountains soaring above the village
Duca Gennaro and Gemma
an angel
None of the above
What was important to dePaola BECAUSE it was also important to the child reader?
where the story happens
when the story happens
the detail in the illustrations of the story
what happens in the story
the diversity of the main characters
dePaola also knew that action must be linked to a strong, believable ________ that he creates with ________ in The Days of Blackbird.
character, Duca Gennaro
character, Gemma
setting, Sabbia
illustration, Italian frescoes
character, La Colomba
In The Legend of Bluebonnet, which of the following is true of the dePaola's illustrations of his characters?
The have rounded backs
They have bowed heads
They are wearing earthtoned clothing
They have solemn expressions
All of the above
In The Legend of the Bluebonnet, what appears after the morning rain as a sign of forgiveness from the Great Spirits?
red and gold flame spirals
angels from the heavens
blue flowers
blue birds
None of the above
The Legend of the Bluebonnet ends with which of the following?
white space to elicit distnace
a rich palette of greens, yellows, and blues
earthtones to match the Texas setting
Bluebonnet sacrificing her beloved doll to save her people
Both A and B
Which of the following adds to the humor in Fin M'Coul?
costuming
strategic use of space and size
dialogue
facial expressions
Both A and B
Which of the following is NOT a way that dePaola strategically uses space and size to accentuate the size of the characters and add to the story's buffoonery?
He extends pictures to the borders
He uses an unadorned brown border edged in pink
He crops heads at their crown
He places text at the top of the page
He includes small leprechauns and fairies
Why does dePaola include small leprechauns and fairies in several of his stories?
to add to the appeal
to give artistic symmetry
to contrast dePaola's own tall stature
Both A and B
All of the above
Which of the following does NOT correctly match the small fantastical creature with its country of origin and dePaola story?
pukwudgies - Native American - The Good Giants and the Bad Pukwudgies
tengu - Japanese - The Badger and the Magic Fan
leprechaun - Irish - Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato
trolls -Norwegian - The Cat on the Dovrefell
None of the above
Which of the following is true of dePaola's illustrations in Tony Johnston's The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote?
He uses sun hot tones and stylized shapes
He manipulates shapes with border decorated squares and undulating hills
The coyote is purple and the rabbit is teal
Both A and B
All of the above
dePaola is interested in how character and action capture a reader. Which folktale best depicts this?
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
Jack
Front Porch Tales and North Country Whoppers
Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka
Strega Nona
Which of the following is true of how dePaola integrates the illustrations into the story in Jack?
He creates a rolling path that flows from page to page
The sounds of the animals are in large bright colors
He includes familiar characters
Both A and B
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT included as an extra in Jack?
Jack and Jill
Little Red Riding Hood
Charlie from Charlie Needs a Cloak
an itsy bitsy spider
Mary's little lamb
How are the stories in Front Porch Tales and North Country Whoppers organized?
alphabetically
by season
by similar styles
by author
by genre
Which of the following inspired dePaolas' religious books?
his childhood interest in saints and miracles
his time at a Vermont monastery
his fascination with contemporary liturgical art
Both A and C
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT part of dePaola's religious book collections?
biographies of saints
holiday tales
concept-driven board books
personal stories of life in the monastery
retellings of legends
Which of the following is NOT true about dePaola's holiday board books and biographies?
The holiday board books has simple direct pictures, the biographies had more sophisticated illustrations
The holiday board books focused on the most common traditions, the biographies celebrated lesser known feast days
The holiday board books had clear shapes and primary colors with simple text while the biographies had more complex narratives
The holiday board books focused on symbols while the biographies stretched mind and imaginations
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT true of the illustrations in Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland?
the palette includes greens, blues and golds
text is simple and artwork carries the emotion
Several events occur on each page
Celtic symbols are used throughout the pages
The book includes 5 different legends without much detail
Which of the following is a difference in Christopher, the Holy Giant from Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland?
dePaola's mother encouraged him to write the story about the saint
the story focuses on one legend
the illustrations include more vivid colors and larger images
Both B and C
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT true of the double page spread illustration of Christopher?
It was inspired by Italian frescoes
there are blue and green swirling waves
Christopher is holding the Christ child in his arms
a choir of angels sing above
Christopher is wearing a red cloak
In Mary, the Mother of Jesus, dePaola depicts Mary as a more mature woman saddened by the world's woes and griefs.
True
False
Which of the following does dePaola NOT depict Mary as in Mary, the Mother of God?
a shy bride
a wondrous mother
a bereaved viewer
a mature saddened woman
a receiver of the Holy Spirit
Why did dePaola include the apple on the cover of Mary, the Mother of God?
Her Son took away the curse of sin
The apple is a common symbol of Eve, the mother of all humanity
dePaola considered himself a stylized artist - using symbolic representations in many of his works
Both A and C
All of the above
Which of the following is characteristic of the Italian setting in Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi?
fresco style illustrations
red tiled roofs
soft colored stonework
the presence of birds
Both B and C
Which of the following is NOT true of Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi?
dePaola took 2 research trips in preparation
it was in celebration of Francis' 800th birthday
It is similar to Our Lady of Guadalupe with small vignettes
It consists of full page images on the right side
the position of the hands is important in the images
Which of the following is NOT true of the characterizations in Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi?
individualized facial expressions
fluid body movements
the tilt of the head is emphasized
they project pathos and jubilance
they are similar to the characterizations in his light hearted tales
In which of dePaola's books do angels make a significant appearance?
The Song of Francis
Pascual and the Kitchen Angels
Angels, Angels Everywhere
Both B and C
All of the above
What is depicted in The Song of Francis?
the life of St. Francis of Assisi
a young monk who wants to sing and tell of God's great love
the lyrics to the Prayer of St. Francis
a young boy who shares his juggling talent with others
None of the above
Which of dePaola's religious books include bright colors and flowered endpapers?
The Song of Francis
Let the Whole Earth Sing
Look and Be Grateful
Both B and C
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT true of The Moon's Almost Here?
It was written and illustrated by dePaola
It features the heartsick Pierre from dePaola's previous book Sing, Pierrot, Sing
the characters clothed in white to contrast the twilight
the moon is one of dePaola's signature symbols
It includes a kitten, a chick, a butterfly and a puppy all settling for the night
Which of the following are origins for the tale The Clown of God?
Our Lady's Juggler
Mary's Tale
Sing, Pierrot, Sing
The Song of Francis
Both A and B
What is the setting of The Clown of God?
Sabbia
Calabria
Sorrento
France
a monastery
How does dePaola depict the Italian setting in The Clown of God?
the presence of country peasants
the Tower of Pisa
Venetian gondoliers
deep toned hills
Both A and C
Which of the following is NOT true of The Clown of God?
Giovanni awakes in a monastery on Christmas Eve
Giovanni's golden ball is shown at the feet of the Christ Child
The title page consists of a masked clown and tambourine
The story begins with pastel and earthy tones and uses white space to show distance
the placement of Giovanni on the page changes to match his actions
dePaola's Christmas stories include which of the following?
funny tales
illustrated carols
retellings
poignant stories
All of the above
The Legend of Old Befana takes place on which holiday?
Christmas
3 Kings Day
New Year's
Easter
Halloween
Which of the following is NOT true of the rerelease of Old Befana?
it was a larger format
it had a fresh design
it included deeper colors
it was released in 2015
it included a stage setting
Which of dePaola's Christmas stories combined his love of the holiday with his love of theater?
The Christmas Pageant
The Night Before Christmas
An Early American Christmas
Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner
Christmas Remembered
Which of the following is NOT true of the more regal Book of Christmas Carols?
luminescent colors are reminiscent of stained glass
stylized folk objects are used as decoration
there is a balance of text, art, and white space
dePaola uses simple, straightforward words to appeal to the young reader's understanding
it includes 3 gatefolds
Which of the following is NOT true of the original The Night Before Christmas?
It was written as a gift for Moore's children
It was originally published with the title The Night Before Christmas
It was published in 1822 anonymously
Moore was acknowledged as the author in 1837
Moore published the poem in his own anthology in 1844
What was the setting of dePaola's The Night Before Christmas?
New London, New Hampshire
a generic New Hampshire town
Wilmot Flat, New Hampshire
Boston, Massachusetts
the North Pole
Which of the following does dePaola include to reflect the setting of The Night Before Christmas?
quilt designs in patterned borders and on sleeping quilts
a war memorial statue in front of clapboard homes
plaid chairs and flowered walls
toys such as wooden soldiers and spinning tops
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a 19th century toy found in The Night Before Christmas?
striped balls
spinning tops
wooden dolls
pull toys
hobbyhorses
How are The Night Before Christmas and An Early American Christmas connected?
They both take place in New Hampshire in the 1800s
They both depict German Christmas traditions
The father in An Early American Christmas is an ancestor of the father in The Night Before Christmas
Both A and C
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a German Christmas tradition depicted in An Early American Christmas?
making evergreen wreaths
storing apples
whittling manger scene characters
making paper tree decorations
dipping candles
Which of the following is characteristic of dePaola's folkloric style in An Early American Christmas?
vast white space
decorative details
soft hued palette
wihite within the pictures
All of the above
What technique does dePaola use to create the illustrations in The Birds of Bethlehem?
colored ink on coarse paper
opaque acrylics on water color paper
fresco style painting
black and white sketches
water colors on texturized paper
Which of the following is true of Christmas Remembered?
it is full of autobiographical tales
it includes stories of dePaola's time at Pratt Institute
It includes stories of dePaola's time in Boston
Both A and B
All of the above
What did dePaola once gift to his mother for Christmas?
tissue-paper roses
a hand made heart shaped pin
a hand made white bird pin
a scrapbook of photos from past Christmases
an autographed copy of Christmas Remembered
