The Disrobing of Christ Reading Comprehension 1. The word disrobing (of Christ) in the text refers to... a) the killing (crucifixion) of Jesus Christ by the robbers b) getting his clothes taken off by the rabble c) the stealing of Christ’s money before his crucifixion 2. “His central position is emphasized by his serene upward gaze (...)” The meaning of serene in the sentence is ... a) sincere and cozy b) calm and untroubled c) worried and peaceful 3. In the same sentence, the meaning of gaze is ... a) a steady thoughtful look b) a fearful desperate look c) a short suprised look 4. How many persons, according to the text, are quarrelling on who is going to have Christ’s clothes? a) one b) two c) four 5. What is in sharp contrast in the painting? a) dark looks and violent movements of his executioners b) idealized beauty of Christ and rough features of his executioners c) rough features and violent movements of his executioners 6. “Longinus, the Roman centurion in charge, traditionally is venerated as a saint.” The meaning of the underlined word is ... a) honoured b) disrespected c) seen 7. “Longinus (...) pierced Christ's side with a lance (...).” What did he, in other words, do? a) He stabbed Christ with a spear. b) He robbed Christ with a spear. c) He disrobbed Christ with a spear. 8. One of the three Marys is Mary, Christ’s mother’s sister. T / F / DS 9. The dynamic quality of the scene is exquisitely enhanced by El Greco's use of colour. T / F / DS 10. Hieronymus Bosch painted the ugly caricatures of the faces in Christ carrying the Cross . T / F / DS 11. El Greco had problems with the law because of the Christ’s clothes in the painting. T / F / DS 12. The painting was made in one more copy without corrections. T / F / DS 13. The painting became popular only after El Greco died. T / F / DS 14. What would be the best summary of the last paragraph? a) El Greco received less money but won the trial. b) El Greco lost the trial but received the promised money. c) El Greco lost the trial and the money. 15. Which of the following persons is NOT presented in the painting at all? a) A black-clad figure pointing at Christ accusingly b) A yellow-clad figure drilling a hole in the cross c) A red-clad figure removing Christ's scarlet robe.