Ruby Loftus Screwing a Breech-ring, by Laura Knight
  • 1. Who painted 'Ruby Loftus Screwing a Breech-ring'?
A) Laura Knight
B) J.M.W. Turner
C) Francis Bacon
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 2. What type of artwork is 'Ruby Loftus Screwing a Breech-ring'?
A) Watercolor
B) Charcoal drawing
C) Oil painting
D) Bronze sculpture
  • 3. During which major conflict was this painting created?
A) Korean War
B) World War II
C) World War I
D) Vietnam War
  • 4. What specific military component is Ruby Loftus working on?
A) Breech-ring
B) Shell casing
C) Gun barrel
D) Tank tread
  • 5. In what year was the painting completed?
A) 1945
B) 1939
C) 1943
D) 1950
  • 6. What was Laura Knight's official role when creating this work?
A) Factory inspector
B) Military officer
C) Journalist
D) War artist
  • 7. Where is the original painting currently housed?
A) National Gallery
B) Tate Britain
C) Imperial War Museum
D) Royal Academy
  • 8. What type of machinery is Ruby Loftus operating?
A) Milling machine
B) Drill press
C) Lathe
D) Grinding wheel
  • 9. What artistic style best describes this painting?
A) Abstract
B) Cubism
C) Impressionism
D) Realism
  • 10. What aspect of women's roles does this painting celebrate?
A) Women's fashion in factories
B) Women's industrial contribution to war effort
C) Women's military service
D) Women's management skills
  • 11. What artistic technique creates depth in the factory scene?
A) Flat composition
B) Forced perspective
C) Atmospheric perspective
D) Isometric projection
  • 12. How does Knight show the precision required for the work?
A) Detailed rendering of machinery and hands
B) Measuring tools prominently displayed
C) Mathematical diagrams in background
D) Supervisor watching closely
  • 13. How does the lighting contribute to the mood?
A) Natural sunlight streaming
B) Romantic candlelight effect
C) Dramatic spotlight on skilled work
D) Harsh fluorescent lighting
  • 14. How does Knight portray the relationship between worker and machine?
A) Struggle against machinery
B) Fear of technology
C) Harmonious and skilled control
D) Casual indifference
  • 15. What makes this painting historically significant?
A) Iconic representation of women's war work
B) Largest war painting created
C) Only painting by a female war artist
D) First painting of factory work
  • 16. What type of industrial work is depicted?
A) Shipbuilding
B) Munitions manufacturing
C) Textile production
D) Automobile assembly
  • 17. What was Ruby Loftus's occupation?
A) Farmer
B) Teacher
C) Factory worker
D) Nurse
Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.