The Snake Charmer by Henri Rousseau (Paris, France — 1907) — 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 Snake Charmer ✓
  2. The Jungle Scene
  3. Exotic Flora
  4. The Musée d'Orsay

Answer: The Snake Charmer

From page 1

What was Rousseau's job years before he painted jungle scenes?

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  1. A toll collector ✓
  2. A traveling salesman
  3. An illustrator
  4. A jungle explorer

Answer: A toll collector

From page 2

What did Rousseau see at the Jardin des Plantes that gave him an idea for his painting's central figure?

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  1. A new type of plant
  2. A man playing a flute
  3. A snake charmer ✓
  4. A moonlit dance

Answer: A snake charmer

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How did critics often react to Rousseau's early paintings?

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  1. They loved them
  2. They thought they were childish ✓
  3. They found them inspiring
  4. They gave him awards

Answer: They thought they were childish

From page 5

Who was the poet that recognized the unique power of Rousseau's art?

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  1. Henry Ward Beecher
  2. Vincent van Gogh
  3. Guillaume Apollinaire ✓
  4. A museum curator

Answer: Guillaume Apollinaire

From page 6

What color was the woman in 'The Snake Charmer' cloaked in?

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  1. Green
  2. White
  3. Blue
  4. Black ✓

Answer: Black

From page 7

What atmosphere did Rousseau focus on capturing in 'The Snake Charmer' to create depth and mystery?

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  1. A moonlit night in the jungle ✓
  2. A bright sunny day
  3. A stormy evening
  4. A foggy morning

Answer: A moonlit night in the jungle

From page 8

How did Rousseau feel when 'The Snake Charmer' was finished?

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  1. Sad
  2. Angry
  3. Triumphant ✓
  4. Confused

Answer: Triumphant

From page 9

Where does 'The Snake Charmer' hang today?

Choices

  1. In a jungle
  2. At Rousseau's home
  3. In the Musée d'Orsay ✓
  4. At the Jardin des Plantes

Answer: In the Musée d'Orsay

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