Proserpine by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (London, UK — 1874) — Questions and answers

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Where did Rossetti first see Jane Burden, who became his muse?

Choices

  1. In a London park
  2. At the Oxford Union ✓
  3. At William Morris's house
  4. In a dream

Answer: At the Oxford Union

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What did Rossetti bury with his wife, Elizabeth Siddal, after she died?

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  1. A book of his poems ✓
  2. A painting of her
  3. A special flower
  4. A favorite toy

Answer: A book of his poems

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What influenced Rossetti's palette and compositional style during his trip to Florence?

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  1. The intense colors and symbolic richness of Italian Renaissance masters ✓
  2. The quietness of the countryside
  3. The books he read
  4. The food he ate

Answer: The intense colors and symbolic richness of Italian Renaissance masters

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What did Rossetti see in Jane Morris's face that he wanted to capture on canvas?

Choices

  1. A universe of sorrow ✓
  2. A big smile
  3. A funny expression
  4. A bright glow

Answer: A universe of sorrow

From page 6

What contributed to Rossetti's deteriorating health and fragile mental state?

Choices

  1. His obsessive love for Jane and addiction to chloral ✓
  2. Eating too much candy
  3. Playing games all day
  4. Taking long naps

Answer: His obsessive love for Jane and addiction to chloral

From page 7

How did Rossetti increasingly envision Proserpine as he painted her?

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  1. As a happy dancer
  2. As a prisoner of the underworld ✓
  3. As a playful child
  4. As a queen on a throne

Answer: As a prisoner of the underworld

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What did the painting 'Proserpine' become for Rossetti?

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  1. One of his most iconic works ✓
  2. A simple sketch
  3. A forgotten project
  4. His first painting

Answer: One of his most iconic works

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