B Answer these questions,
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Pick out two sentence that show that Monsieur l'Abbaye was a famous and respected
artist of his time. (paras 1-3)
How did the guild control painters? (para 4)
Why do you think l'Abbaye told Bartoli that he didn't have to pose for him? Do you
think there is another reason, other than that he had a good memory, for this unusual
statement? (paras 2 and 4)
How long did the masterpiece take? Do you know why? (paras 13 and 17)
The author mentions six signs of Bartoli's genuine astonishment when he saw
the portrait. What are they? (para 15)
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