Question

In "The Child of Urbino," which line is an example of a detail the author added to make the story more dramatic and interesting?

A.
"He will give such glory to Urbino as the world has never seen."

B.
"And the words that Benedetto spoke were fulfilled in the years to come."

C.
"Raphael's father was an artist, and very early the child began to learn from him to hold the brush and mix colors."

D.
"Raphael thought for a long while."

Answer 1

Read this passage from "Marian Anderson Sings":


"Anderson's manager wrote to make arrangements. The date he wanted was already taken, he was told. He suggested other dates in April. He was told that those were taken, too. In fact, no dates were available at all."


Why does the author of the story include this passage?

A.
to show that Anderson was being discriminated against for her race

B.
to show that Anderson was not popular enough to be able to reserve Constitution Hall

C.
to show how difficult and competitive the music business can be

D.
to show that Constitution Hall is a popular venue for singers in the month of April

Answer 2

Read this passage from "Marian Anderson Sings":


"Anderson's manager wrote to make arrangements. The date he wanted was already taken, he was told. He suggested other dates in April. He was told that those were taken, too. In fact, no dates were available at all."


Why does the author of the story include this passage?

A.
to show that Anderson was being discriminated against for her race

B.
to show that Anderson was not popular enough to be able to reserve Constitution Hall

C.
to show how difficult and competitive the music business can be

D.
to show that Constitution Hall is a popular venue for singers in the month of April

Answer 3

In "Mary Cassatt: Artist and Trailblazer" and "Marian Anderson Sings," how are Mary Cassatt and Marian Anderson alike?

A.
Both face and overcome bias to achieve success.

B.
Both must convince their parents to support their artistic efforts.

C.
Both are denied opportunities based on their race.

D.
Both are Americans who find success outside of the United States.

Answer 4

In "Marian Anderson Sings," why do Anderson's neighbors and friends in Philadelphia hold a benefit concert for her?

A.
to help her afford the cost of renting out Constitution Hall

B.
to help her afford a European music school's tuition

C.
to help her reach Washington, D.C., for the Easter concert

D.
to help her pay for voice lessons as a young girl

Answer 5

Based on "Marian Anderson Sings," what conclusion can be drawn about the people who came to hear her sing at the Lincoln Memorial?

A.
They believed that Anderson had the right to perform anywhere she wanted.

B.
They agreed with the stance taken by the DAR.

C.
They thought that they were going to hear someone else sing.

D.
They knew that Anderson was very nervous before she began to sing.

Answer 6

In "Young Pablo Casals," which best describes Casals?

A.
sheltered

B.
cocky

C.
pessimistic

D.
ambitious

Answer 7

Based on their stories, how were Marian Anderson and Pablo Casals similar?

A.
Both owed some of their success to the help they received from family and friends when they were young.

B.
Both faced and overcame racial discrimination to achieve fame as musicians.

C.
Both were drawn to the city of Paris because it was a hub of creative and artistic thought.

D.
Both were Americans who became famous in Europe before they were known in the United States.

Answer 8

Read this passage from "Mary Cassatt: Artist and Trailblazer":


But Cassatt persisted. She discussed, explained, and argued with her father until he changed his mind. Rather than resist her, he decided to support her artistic ambitions.


Based on this passage, what can be inferred about Cassatt's father?

A.
He knew of many other women who had achieved great success as artists.

B.
He did not have strong opinions about the choices his daughter made.

C.
He believed that his daughter would soon give up her artistic ambitions.

D.
He was moved by his daughter's persistence and her commitment.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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Answer 13

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Answer 14

if its for your brother then help him and read the short story

Answer 15

hes asleep

Answer 16

read the story then

Answer 17

i got a headache and im sleepy

Answer 18

@TheSmartOne @thedogkeeper

Answer 19

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Answer 20

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