501 Critical Reading Questions

(Sean Pound) #1

  1. According to lines 12–25, public art is differentiated from private
    art mainly by
    a. the kind of ideas or emotions it aims to convey to its audience.
    b.its accessibility.
    c. its perceived value.
    d.its importance to the city.
    e.the recognition that artists receive for their work.

  2. The use of the word sequesteredin line 20 suggests that the author
    feels
    a. private art is better than public art.
    b.private art is too isolated from the public.
    c. the admission fees for public art arenas prevent many people
    from experiencing the art.
    d.private art is more difficult to understand than public art.
    e.private art is often controversial in nature.

  3. According to lines 33–42, public art serves all of the following
    functions EXCEPT
    a. beautification.
    b.creation of landmarks.
    c. the fostering of community.
    d.the promotion of good citizenship.
    e.education.

  4. Which sentence best sums up the main idea of the passage?
    a. Public art serves several important functions in the city.
    b.Public art is often in direct competition with private art.
    c. Public art should be created both by and for members of the
    community.
    d.In general, public art is more interesting than private art.
    e.Few people are aware of how much public art is around them.

  5. The author’s goals in this passage include all of the following
    EXCEPT
    a. to make readers more aware of the public art works.
    b.to explain the difference between public art and private art.
    c. to explain how public art impacts the city.
    d.to inspire readers to become public artists.
    e.to argue that public art should be created by artists from both
    inside and outside the community.

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