Whistler’s Mother by James McNeill Whistler (Paris, France — 1871) — Questions and answers
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What is 'Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1' universally known as?
Choices
- A. The Grey and Black Symphony
- B. Whistler's Mother ✓
- C. Parisian Portrait
- D. Art for Art's Sake
Answer: B. Whistler's Mother
From page 1
Why did Anna McNeill Whistler offer to sit for James?
Choices
- A. She always wanted to be famous.
- B. James's planned model didn't show up. ✓
- C. She needed to rest in the studio.
- D. She wanted to help him clean.
Answer: B. James's planned model didn't show up.
From page 2
What did James tell his mother was the 'key to unlocking this composition'?
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- A. Her beautiful smile.
- B. Her colorful clothes.
- C. Her stillness. ✓
- D. Her happy stories.
Answer: C. Her stillness.
From page 3
What quality did Anna McNeill Whistler have that was crucial for James to bring his vision to life?
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- A. Her quick jokes.
- B. Her dancing skills.
- C. Her stillness and quiet presence. ✓
- D. Her ability to sing loudly.
Answer: C. Her stillness and quiet presence.
From page 7
Where can you see 'Whistler's Mother' today?
Choices
- A. In London.
- B. In New York.
- C. In the Musée d'Orsay, Paris. ✓
- D. In James Whistler's old studio.
Answer: C. In the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
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