ISEE Reading Question 178: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 178
5. In the final sentence, the author suggests that
- A. the Mona Lisa is not da Vinci's best painting.
- B. a painting's artistic merits may not fully explain its fame.
- C. a person's subconscious may find more in the Mona Lisa than meets the eye.
- D. the Mona Lisa would be less famous if it weren't for the eyes, hand, and smile.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B
The passage states, "As much as I would like to imagine that the most famous works of art have inherent worth above and beyond that of other works of art, I cannot avoid thinking about the history of a work like Mona Lisa. Is it not possible that events and cultural forces have themselves contributed to the renown of the Mona Lisa? Perhaps the painting is as famous as it is in part because it is so famous."