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Signet Quiz!

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Week Three

1. Calligraphy is

a. the Greek version of the Roman term that gives us the word "font".

b. a script that exhibits exceptional artistry and aesthetic quality in design and execution.

c. the component of my scrolls that I hope someone else will volunteer to do before I have to try and do it myself.

d. any writing that is done with a dip pen or quill.

 

2. Chromatic colors are

a. red, blue and yellow, the three most basic colors.

b. the names for the hues of the colors we see, such as "pink," "purple," or "green."

c. the colors Crayola just retired from its classic 24-count crayon box.

d. colors that are found on the color wheel.

 

3. Cold press paper is 

a.  watercolor paper with a semi-rough surface.

b.  watercolor paper with a smooth surface.

c. watercolor paper with no surface.

d. watercolor paper that you have to keep in the refrigerator.

 

4. A decorated letter is

a. a pretty note that you mail to a very good friend.

b. an initial composed of both zoomorphic and figural decorative elements.

c. an initial composed of nom-figural, non-zoomorphic decorative elements

d. any aesthetically pleasing letter

 

These questions have been brought to you by Mistress Liadhan

 

 

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