THE STORY OF JAMES WHISTLER’S LIFEQUESTION 56

4. the story of James Whistler’s life

Question 56: Which of the following is true of Whistler?

A. He failed at West Point because he could not write.

B. He often spent too much money.

C. He was an officer in the Chilean Army.

D. He lived most of his life in Paris.

Question 57: Which is the best place following sentence ?

“It was here that he was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, and he also became a frequent

traveler to the Netherlands”

A. [1] B. [2] C. [3] D. [4]

Question 58: According to the passage, Whistler’s painting are ________

A. quiet and conservative B. outspoken and controversial

C.well-designed and placid D. wild and original

Question 59: The word “ Affronted” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to ________

A. Insulted B. delighted C. interested D. surprised

Question 60: The word “placid” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______

A. controversial B. modern C. boring D. calm

Question 61: The word “which” in paragraph 4 prefer to ______

A. lifestyle B. works C. one D. mother

Question 62: Which is the following is NOT true of Whistler’s painting of his mother?