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Mary Cassatt
Final
10
English
10th Grade
05/15/2011

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Mary Cassatt: For Mary Gordon, Mary Cassatt's life illustrates: (a) the ideal way to become an artist (b) the pleasures of teh artistic life (c) the conflict between domestic life and artistic life. (d) the difficulties women have faced in becoming artists.
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the difficulties women have faced in becoming artists.
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Mary Cassatt: Mary Cassatt's father's comments about her artistic ambitions show that: (a) she had complete family support. (b) people of many economic backgrounds admired artistic pursuits. (c) women artists were not highly regarded. (d) people were slowly accepting women artists.
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women artists were not highly regarded.
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Mary Cassatt: The subject of Mary Cassatt's art was mainly: (a) landscapes (b) abstractions (c) women and children (d) scenes of World War I
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women and children
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Mary Cassatt: Mary Cassatt painted her best pictures approximately: (a) 50 years ago (b) 100 years ago (c) 200 years ago (d) 250 years ago
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100 years ago
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Mary Cassatt: According to the author, Degas's relationship with Mary Cassatt involved: (a) hostility and envy (b) friendship and support (c) love and passion (d) criticism and negativity
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friendship and support
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Mary Cassatt: Mary Gorndon's attitude toward her subject reflects: (a) discord (b) admiration (c) distaste (d) negativity
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admiration
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Mary Cassatt: According to the author, why has Mary Cassatt recently received more appreciation in the United States? (a) discovery of lost work. (b) renewed interest in her subject matter (c) information about Degas's involvement (d) her rediscovery by feminist critics
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her rediscovery by feminist critics
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Mary Cassatt: Why did Mary Cassatt Want to go to Europe? (a) to read in great libraries (b) to find adventure in great cities (c) to escape from her family (d) to study great paintings.
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to study great paintings.
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Mary Cassatt: The author suggests that Mary Cassatt's reputation suffered because: (a) most of her art was lost or destroyed. (b) society does not value her subjects (c) critic told lies about her character (d) people were disturbed by her relationship with Degas.
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society does not value her subjects
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Mary Cassatt: One criticism of Mary Cassatt's art is htat it is.: (a) harsh (b) unpolished (c) rigid (d) sentimental
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sentimental
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