Honor: Painting
Section 1: Multiple Choice
1. What are the primary colors?
o A) Red, Blue, Yellow
o B) Green, Orange, Purple
o C) Red, Green, Blue
o D) Yellow, Pink, Brown
2. Which colors are formed by mixing primary colors?
o A) Tertiary Colors
o B) Secondary Colors
o C) Neutral Colors
o D) Warm Colors
3. What is the complementary color of blue?
o A) Yellow
o B) Green
o C) Orange
o D) Red
4. Which medium is made with egg yolk?
o A) Acrylic
o B) Oil Paint
o C) Tempera
o D) Watercolor
5. What type of brush is best for detail work?
o A) Mop Brush
o B) Flat Brush
o C) Round Brush
o D) Fan Brush
Section 2: True/False
6. Tints are created by adding black to a color.
True / False
7. Gesso is used to protect areas of the canvas from paint.
True / False
8. Watercolor is a type of oil-based paint.
True / False
Section 3: Short Answer
9. List four examples of color media.
1.
2.
3.
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Part 7:
11. Paint or draw colors inside wheel:
12. Create a Value Scale of a warm and a cool color, using
color pencil.
Answer Key: Art Exam Answer Key
Section 1: Multiple Choice
1. A) Red, Blue, Yellow
2. B) Secondary Colors
3. C) Orange
4. C) Tempera
5. C) Round Brush
Section 2: True/False
6. False (Tints are created by adding white to a color.)
7. False (Gesso is a primer, not a protective agent.)
8. False (Watercolor is a type of water-based paint.)
Section 3: Short Answer
9. Examples of color media:
1. Oil Paint
2. Acrylic
3. Tempera
4. Watercolor
(Other acceptable answers: Pastels, Charcoal, Inks, etc.)
10. Difference between realistic art and abstract art:
Realistic art aims to depict subjects as they appear in real life, focusing
on accuracy and detail. Abstract art does not represent recognizable
objects and may emphasize colors, shapes, and forms without
depicting reality.
Answer Key:
Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. c) Green
2. b) Secondary Colors
3. b) Colors mixed with white
4. c) Red
5. b) Water-based
Part 2: True/False
6. True
7. False
8. True
Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
9. Easel
10. Tempera
Part 4: Short Answer
11. (Answers may vary; example: Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels)
12. (Answers may vary; example: Protect areas from paint, Create fine
details)
Part 5: Art Concepts
13. b) Round
14. a) Realistic art shows actual subjects; abstract focuses on colors and
shapes.
