Andy Warhol — Questions and answers

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What did Andy Warhol show at the Ferus Gallery in 1962?

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  1. Thirty-two paintings of different kinds of soup. ✓
  2. Pictures of famous movie stars.
  3. Sculptures of everyday objects.
  4. Paintings of colorful flowers.

Answer: Thirty-two paintings of different kinds of soup.

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Who encouraged young Andrew Warhola's early drawing skills?

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  1. His father
  2. His teacher
  3. His mother, Julia Warhola ✓
  4. A famous artist

Answer: His mother, Julia Warhola

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What kind of work did Andy Warhol do when he first came to New York City?

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  1. He was a painter of landscapes.
  2. He was a successful commercial illustrator. ✓
  3. He worked in a shoe factory.
  4. He was a fashion model.

Answer: He was a successful commercial illustrator.

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What did Andy Warhol paint in his first 'Pop' canvases in 1961?

Choices

  1. Famous people's portraits.
  2. Pictures of cars and airplanes.
  3. Coca-Cola bottles and dollar bills. ✓
  4. Animals in a zoo.

Answer: Coca-Cola bottles and dollar bills.

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What was special about The Factory, Andy Warhol's studio?

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  1. It was painted entirely in bright red.
  2. It was a place where he only painted flowers.
  3. It was a silver-foil-lined studio where he made art, films, and music. ✓
  4. It was a quiet library for reading books.

Answer: It was a silver-foil-lined studio where he made art, films, and music.

From page 5

How did Andy Warhol feel about critics saying he was 'trivializing art'?

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  1. He was very angry and stopped making art.
  2. He was sad and wished they understood him better.
  3. He remained unphased and questioned if it was trivial to show society's values. ✓
  4. He agreed with them and apologized.

Answer: He remained unphased and questioned if it was trivial to show society's values.

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What happened to Andy Warhol on June 3, 1968?

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  1. He opened a new art gallery.
  2. He was shot multiple times by Valerie Solanas. ✓
  3. He won a big award for his art.
  4. He traveled to a different country.

Answer: He was shot multiple times by Valerie Solanas.

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Who was one of the younger artists Andy Warhol mentored after his recovery?

Choices

  1. Roy Lichtenstein
  2. Jean-Michel Basquiat ✓
  3. Irving Blum
  4. Valerie Solanas

Answer: Jean-Michel Basquiat

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What did Andy Warhol famously declare about art?

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  1. "Art is only for the rich."
  2. "Art is what you can get away with." ✓
  3. "Art should always be traditional."
  4. "Art is a secret language."

Answer: "Art is what you can get away with."

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