American Gothic by Grant Wood (Chicago, USA — 1930) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Grant Wood's most famous painting mentioned on this page?

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  1. The American Spirit
  2. American Gothic ✓
  3. Rural Life
  4. The Midwestern Painter

Answer: American Gothic

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Where did Grant Wood travel in 1928, which changed his art style?

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  1. Paris, France
  2. Rome, Italy
  3. Munich, Germany ✓
  4. London, England

Answer: Munich, Germany

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What kind of house did Grant Wood spot in Eldon, Iowa, that inspired his painting?

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  1. A modern farmhouse
  2. A brick mansion
  3. A small Carpenter Gothic style house ✓
  4. A tall skyscraper

Answer: A small Carpenter Gothic style house

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Who were the two people that posed as models for the painting 'American Gothic'?

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  1. Two local farmers
  2. Grant Wood's sister, Nan, and his dentist, Dr. Byron McKeeby ✓
  3. Grant Wood and Marvin Cone
  4. Two strangers from Eldon

Answer: Grant Wood's sister, Nan, and his dentist, Dr. Byron McKeeby

From page 4

What did the pitchfork in 'American Gothic' symbolize?

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  1. A tool for farming only
  2. Fun and games
  3. Hard work and the agrarian nature of the Midwestern spirit ✓
  4. A gift from a friend

Answer: Hard work and the agrarian nature of the Midwestern spirit

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How did some people from Iowa feel about 'American Gothic' when it was first shown?

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  1. They loved it immediately.
  2. They were offended by it. ✓
  3. They thought it was a comedy.
  4. They didn't care about it.

Answer: They were offended by it.

From page 6

According to the page, what gives 'American Gothic' its lasting power?

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  1. Its bright colors and happy faces.
  2. Its ability to make people think and talk about American identity. ✓
  3. Its exact size and measurements.
  4. Its hidden secret message.

Answer: Its ability to make people think and talk about American identity.

From page 7

What did 'American Gothic' become a symbol of during World War II?

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  1. A funny cartoon
  2. American resilience and determination ✓
  3. A new fashion trend
  4. A recipe for pies

Answer: American resilience and determination

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How has 'American Gothic' been used in pop culture over the years?

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  1. It has only been shown in museums.
  2. It has been parodied and referenced in films, TV shows, and advertisements. ✓
  3. It is only seen on school textbooks.
  4. It is a secret code.

Answer: It has been parodied and referenced in films, TV shows, and advertisements.

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How is 'American Gothic' described today in American art?

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  1. A forgotten painting
  2. One of the most recognizable and beloved paintings ✓
  3. A difficult puzzle
  4. A small, unimportant sketch

Answer: One of the most recognizable and beloved paintings

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