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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the authors, art ___________ is a struggle and one which will be discussed in this book.
(a) Dancing.
(b) Making.
(c) Describing.
(d) Writing.

2. Many artists will worry they are _____________ their art, according to the authors of this section of the book.
(a) Connected to.
(b) Faking.
(c) Ignoring.
(d) Skipping.

3. The authors recommend that students try to find work at a __________ whenever possible after they graduate.
(a) Museum.
(b) Library.
(c) Bar.
(d) Bookstore.

4. The ___________ becomes the enemy of the good, for when an artist produces something good, they just want it to be better.
(a) Lens.
(b) Truth.
(c) Art world.
(d) Perfect.

5. Many artists are afraid they are ___________, or pretenders of doing art, when it comes to their work.
(a) Children.
(b) Students.
(c) Poseurs.
(d) Infants.

6. In this book, the authors point out that if talent is what comes ____________, then that can not be all that is required to make art.
(a) Easy.
(b) Next.
(c) First.
(d) Inherently.

7. Art making involves ________ that can be learned, which is one of the assumptions of the authors in this book.
(a) Conversations.
(b) Tools.
(c) Talents.
(d) Skills.

8. Some artists fear there is a __________ that their art will never have, that it can not ever have, according to the authors.
(a) Appeal.
(b) Finishing touch.
(c) Mystical wonder.
(d) Shine.

9. The authors point out that there will always be ___________along the way when it comes to their art and production of art.
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Disappointments.
(d) Mistakes.

10. Art is made by _________ people, according to the authors of this particular book.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Ordinary.
(c) Talented.
(d) Strange.

11. The authors point out that most artists will __________, even though they feel this is not necessary.
(a) Drink.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Quit.
(d) Commit suicide.

12. ____________ requires stopping and not starting again, according to the authors of the book.
(a) Ending.
(b) Art.
(c) Career improvement.
(d) Quitting.

13. Artists may become paralyzed by positive ___________ or they might begin to follow the wishes of others.
(a) Instruction.
(b) Distaste.
(c) Truth.
(d) Anger.

14. In truth, the authors state, there is generally no good reason why others should ___________ about most of any one artist's work.
(a) Laugh.
(b) See.
(c) Care.
(d) Enjoy.

15. The authors will also point out that art making is not based merely on ____________, nor does that quality need to be innate.
(a) Talent.
(b) Family.
(c) Education.
(d) Quantity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Those who continue to produce art will need to learn how not to _________ when it comes to their practices.

2. Another question which comes up in the art process is why the artist will sometimes __________.

3. ____________ is rarely the answer when it comes to producing art, according to the authors.

4. When a __________ where a piece of art was to be displayed is canceled, the artist must continue to complete the work anyway.

5. One of the most debilitating fears when it comes to art is a fear about one's __________, according to the authors.

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