The word “placid” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______
A.controversial     
B.modern  
C. boring    
D.calm

The word “ Affronted” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to ________
A.Insulted    
B. delighted    
C.interested    
D.surprised

According to the passage, Whistler’s painting are ________
A.quiet and conservative
B.outspoken and controversial
C.well-designed and placid  
D.wild and original

Which is the best place following sentence ? “ It was here that he was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, and he also became a frequent traveler to the Netherlands”
A.[1]
B.[2]      
C. [3]          
D. [4]

Which of the following is true of Whistler?
A.He failed at West Point because he could not write.
B.He often spent too much money.
C.He was an officer in the Chilean Army.
D.He lived most of his life in Paris.

What is the topic of the passage?
A.The education of Whistler 
B.Whistler’s family history 
C.The difference between European and American Art 
D.the story of James Whistler’s life

Complete the summary by choosing one sentence ( A, B, C or D ) that is among the most important information to fill in the blank.   SUMMARY:  This passage discusses the behavior of cicadas A cicada invasion involves a large number of insects over a wide area. ________ Cicadas spend most of their lives underground as nymphs.
A.The invasion zone covers most of the eastern  United States
B.The insects emerge every 13 to 17 years quickly mature  and reproduce
C. Cicadas are small and black transparent wings
D.The invasion will last only a few days

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about cicadas ?
A.They cover trees, buildings and poles
B.They may appear once every 14 years
C.They live on tree roots
D.They have an unknown method for measuring their time below ground

Which is the following is NOT true of Whistler’s painting of his mother ? 
A.he titled it “Arrangement in Grey and Black, No.1” 
B.It was a cause of controversy.
C.It was bought by the owner of a French museum 
D.It is one of his most famous paintings.

The passage describes a contrast between________ 
A.Whistler and his family
B.Whistler’s art and another American art 
C.Whistler’s lifestyle and his paintings
D.Whistler’s views and critics’s views