Las Meninas — Madrid, Spain — 1656 — Questions and answers

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What kind of painter was Diego Velázquez known to be?

Choices

  1. A painter who only painted plants
  2. A master of realism and portraiture ✓
  3. A painter who made sculptures
  4. A painter who liked abstract art

Answer: A master of realism and portraiture

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Why was it rumored that the Infanta Margarita often had less natural smiles in her portraits?

Choices

  1. She didn't like her dresses.
  2. She found sitting still for hours exhausting. ✓
  3. She preferred playing with her dogs.
  4. She was a very serious child.

Answer: She found sitting still for hours exhausting.

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Where do the King and Queen appear in 'Las Meninas'?

Choices

  1. Sitting on a throne
  2. In the mirror at the back of the painting ✓
  3. Standing next to the Infanta
  4. Outside a window

Answer: In the mirror at the back of the painting

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How did people react to 'Las Meninas' when it was first shown?

Choices

  1. Everyone thought it was boring.
  2. They were angry and confused.
  3. They felt awe and bewilderment. ✓
  4. It was ignored by most people.

Answer: They felt awe and bewilderment.

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What historical event almost destroyed 'Las Meninas' in the 18th century?

Choices

  1. A flood
  2. A fire in the Royal Alcazar of Madrid ✓
  3. An earthquake
  4. A big storm

Answer: A fire in the Royal Alcazar of Madrid

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What important event happened to 'Las Meninas' in the late 20th century?

Choices

  1. It was moved to a new museum.
  2. It was copied by another artist.
  3. It underwent a major restoration. ✓
  4. It was hidden away from view.

Answer: It underwent a major restoration.

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According to the text, who tried to paint his own version of 'Las Meninas'?

Choices

  1. Leonardo Da Vinci
  2. William Shakespeare
  3. Pablo Picasso ✓
  4. Michelangelo

Answer: Pablo Picasso

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