Hope by George Frederic Watts (London, UK — 1886) — Questions and answers

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What is Hope holding onto in Watts's vision?

Choices

  1. A shiny new violin
  2. A broken lyre ✓
  3. A small pet bird
  4. A map of the world

Answer: A broken lyre

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What colors did Watts start using to show a "gentler" hope?

Choices

  1. Bright reds and greens
  2. Dark grays and blacks
  3. Soft blues and muted yellows ✓
  4. Loud purples and oranges

Answer: Soft blues and muted yellows

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What kind of hope did Watts want his painting to show?

Choices

  1. A hope that makes everyone laugh out loud.
  2. A hope that only lasts a little while.
  3. A strong hope that stays even when things are tough. ✓
  4. A hope that means everything is perfect.

Answer: A strong hope that stays even when things are tough.

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