Learn more about this work of art by answering the multiple-choice questions below. Mouse over the image for clues!

1. This quarry is located in Nanterre. Based on the geography and what the people are wearing, where do you think Nanterre is located?

1. In polar Antarctica
2. In cool temperate France
3. In tropical Costa Rica
4. In the Egyptian desert

2. What is being removed from this quarry?

1. Gold
2. Marble
3. Limestone
4. Brick

3. What are the horses for?

1. To transport the men in and out of the quarry
2. To carry the wagons loaded with blocks
3. To flatten the bottom of the quarry
4. So the men can have horse races on their break

4. Who is most likely the man in the lower left corner?

1. The quarry owner
2. A curious passerby
3. A lazy worker
4. The artist

5. What season is it?

1. Fall
2. Winter
3. Spring
4. Summer

6. Why does the quarry seem large?

1. The people are different sizes.
2. It takes up most of the painting.
3. The view is from the quarry ground.
4. All of the above