WONDER #2948: Who Was I. M. Pei?

Question 1 of 3

What is this article mostly about?

1. Schools of architecture
2. I. M. Pei’s family life
3. Types of design
4. The career of I. M. Pei

Question 2 of 3

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of modernism?

1. Buildings are made of glass and steel.
2. Buildings are asymmetrical.
3. Buildings have ornate columns.
4. Buildings have geometric forms and clean lines.

Question 3 of 3

According to the article, what did Pei do to make the East Building of the National Gallery LIKE the original building?

1. He included a dome.
2. He used the same marble.
3. He included columns.
4. He created a triangular courtyard.

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