Which statue stands near New York City and holds a lamp?

• A. David
• B. The Thinker
• C. Mount Rushmore
• D. Statue of Liberty

Answer: (D)

This question tests recognizing a famous statue by where it’s located and what it holds. The statue near New York City that holds a lamp (torch) is the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The torch she lifts in her right hand serves as a lamp of enlightenment and freedom, and the statue is officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World. It was a gift from France and was dedicated in 1886, with design by Bartholdi and structural work by Eiffel. The other statues are located elsewhere: David is Michelangelo’s sculpture in Italy, The Thinker is by Rodin in Paris, and Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. That combination—near NYC and holding a torch—matches the description.