The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau (Paris, France — 1897) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Henri Rousseau's masterpiece mentioned on this page?

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  1. The Waking Lion
  2. The Sleeping Gypsy ✓
  3. The Desert Whisperer
  4. The Parisian Toll Collector

Answer: The Sleeping Gypsy

From page 1

What did Henri's early job as a railway employee expose him to, even though he never left France?

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  1. The dangers of train travel
  2. Stories of exotic lands and mysterious cultures ✓
  3. How to fix a broken train track
  4. The best places to collect tolls

Answer: Stories of exotic lands and mysterious cultures

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Why did Rousseau visit the Jardin des Plantes (Paris zoo)?

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  1. To buy a new pet
  2. To sketch the majestic lion ✓
  3. To see the beautiful flowers
  4. To meet new friends

Answer: To sketch the majestic lion

From page 6

What happened when Rousseau first submitted 'The Sleeping Gypsy' to the official Salon?

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  1. It won a big prize.
  2. It was immediately purchased by a collector.
  3. It was rejected and called naive. ✓
  4. It was displayed in a famous museum right away.

Answer: It was rejected and called naive.

From page 7

Who visited Rousseau's studio and wrote a glowing review about 'The Sleeping Gypsy,' helping to share his work?

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  1. A museum curator
  2. The poet Guillaume Apollinaire ✓
  3. Ambroise Vollard, the art collector
  4. An older conductor from the railway

Answer: The poet Guillaume Apollinaire

From page 8

Who purchased 'The Sleeping Gypsy' and helped Rousseau financially, allowing him to keep painting?

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  1. Guillaume Apollinaire
  2. The official Salon
  3. Ambroise Vollard, a wealthy art collector ✓
  4. A tourist from New York City

Answer: Ambroise Vollard, a wealthy art collector

From page 9

Where does 'The Sleeping Gypsy' hang today, continuing to inspire people?

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  1. In Rousseau's old studio
  2. In the Jardin des Plantes
  3. In the Museum of Modern Art in New York City ✓
  4. In a private art collector's home

Answer: In the Museum of Modern Art in New York City

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