Test on Banksy: Art, Anonymity, and Impact

Question 1: Banksy's triptych *Mediterranean Sea View 2017* was sold to fund an anti-homelessness charity in New York.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The triptych *Mediterranean Sea View 2017* was sold to raise £2.2 million for a hospital in Bethlehem, not an anti-homelessness charity in New York. The anti-homelessness charity in New York was supported by the sale of *The Banality of the Banality of Evil*.

Question 2: Which artwork by Banksy was sold to raise funds for the Campaign Against Arms Trade?

A. Civilian Drone Strike

B. Dream Boat

C. Game Changer

D. Mobile Lovers

Explanation: The study materials state that Banksy's artwork *Civilian Drone Strike* was sold in 2017 to raise funds for Campaign Against Arms Trade and Reprieve.

Question 3: Banksy began his artistic career at the age of 14, was expelled from school, and served time in prison for petty crime.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that Banksy began as an artist at the age of 14, was expelled from school, and served time in prison for petty crime.

Question 4: According to The Sunday Times, what was the reported origin of the name "Banksy"?

A. He was known as "Rob" by his friends, which later became Banksy.

B. He signed his earliest works as Banksy to maintain anonymity.

C. He began using the name Robin Banks, which eventually evolved into Banksy.

D. The name was derived from his legal name change to David Jones.

Explanation: The study materials state: "According to The Sunday Times, Gunningham began employing the name Robin Banks, which eventually became Banksy."

Question 5: Banksy's compilation book, Pictures of Walls, primarily showcases photographs of his own graffiti art.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that Pictures of Walls is a compilation book of pictures of the work of other graffiti artists, not Banksy's own art.