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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Kahlo make a part of her closest circle of friends in response to Kahlo leaving her in Chapter 21?
(a) Maria Felix.
(b) Marcia Fuentes.
(c) Maugerite Fowler.
(d) Mary Fuller.

2. Who came to live with Rivera and Kahlo after living in nine years of exile?
(a) Luis and Maria.
(b) Leon and Natalia.
(c) Isamu and Matilde.
(d) Guerillma and Naricca.

3. What was done to help Kahlo in Mexico in Chapter 23?
(a) A bed was delivered to the dinner and Kahlo was brought in on a stretcher and placed on the bed.
(b) A bed was delivered to the demonstration and Kahlo was brought in on a stretcher and placed on the bed.
(c) A bed was delivered to the party and Kahlo was brought in on a stretcher and placed on the bed.
(d) A bed was delivered to the exhibit and Kahlo was brought in on a stretcher and placed on the bed.

4. What did Kahlo receive that helped her to get over the loss of her body part?
(a) An artifical hand.
(b) An artifical foot.
(c) An artificial leg.
(d) An artifical arm.

5. What did Kahlo write in her diary just days before her death?
(a) "I hope the exit is quiet - and I hope never to come back - Frida."
(b) "I hope the exit is beautiful - and I hope to come back - Frida."
(c) "I hope the exit is colorful - and I hope to come back - Frida."
(d) "I hope the exit is joyful - and I hope never to come back - Frida."

6. Why type of movement did not catch on in Mexico despite the high hopes of Europeans?
(a) Resistance.
(b) Impressionism.
(c) Anarchist.
(d) Surrealism.

7. What did Kahlo receive that helped her career to take off?
(a) Her own museum of art.
(b) International critical acclaim.
(c) The President's Award.
(d) The recommendation of other famous artists.

8. Who was listed as a prime suspect in the attempted assassination of Trotsky?
(a) Marin.
(b) Kahlo.
(c) Muray.
(d) Rivera.

9. In 1953, what was arranged in Mexico despite Kahlo's declining health?
(a) A dinner honoring Rivera and Kahlo.
(b) A public demonstration of her painting.
(c) A party to celebrate her birthday.
(d) A one-person art exhibit honoring her.

10. At what school was Kahlo was invited to teach?
(a) La Evangelina.
(b) La Esmerada.
(c) La Esmeralda.
(d) La Emelia.

11. How were Rivera and Kahlo seen by friends in their marriage?
(a) As best friends.
(b) As sacred monsters.
(c) As merely roommates.
(d) As bitter enemies.

12. Who did Kahlo stay with while she was in Paris?
(a) Andre and Jacqueline Breton.
(b) Isamu and Matilde Noguchi..
(c) Leon and Natalia Trotsky.
(d) Lupe and Ruth Marin.

13. How did Kahlo's relationship with Rivera begin to change after they moved into the San Angel house?
(a) They became even more passionate for each other.
(b) He took on a more paternal role, where he cared for her more as a father woul a child rather than a lover.
(c) She took on a more maternal tone, where she cared for him as a mother would for a child rather than a lover.
(d) She began to despise him and draw herself away from him.

14. Who did Rivera fall in love with and even thought about leaving Kahlo for?
(a) Mary Fuller.
(b) Maugerite Fowler.
(c) Marcia Fuentes.
(d) Maria Felix.

15. Why was a part of Kahlo's body amputated?
(a) Her hand was amputated due to gangrene and poor circulation.
(b) Her arm was amputated due to gangrene and poor circulation.
(c) Her foot was amputated due to gangrene and poor circulation.
(d) Her leg was amputated due to gangrene and poor circulation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the loss of a body part such a huge blow to Kahlo?

2. What two cities did Kahlo visit in order to participate in a show in Chapter 19?

3. In what year did Kahlo sail to Paris?

4. Since she couldn't spend all day alone, who did Kahlo visit with for entertainment while in Paris?

5. What did Kahlo decorate her hospital room with in Chapter 22?

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