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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paintings 21-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wyeth considered which painting to be one of the best watercolors he ever did?
(a) Fog.
(b) The Mill.
(c) Cranberries.
(d) Black Velvet.

2. What did Wyeth do while painting "Blackberry Branch" in 1943?
(a) Gave an interview to a reporter.
(b) He ate every berry after he painted it.
(c) Listened to opera on the radio.
(d) Hosted a group of school children.

3. "Trodden Weed" in 1951 is a portrait of whose shoes?
(a) Wade's.
(b) Abe's.
(c) Betsy's.
(d) Wyeth's.

4. "Hoffman's Slough" in 1947 rose from an idea after seeing _________________ in Maine.
(a) A swamp.
(b) A fishing boat.
(c) Lobsters.
(d) A lighthouse.

5. Why did Wyeth stop painting pumpkins after he painted "Pumpkins" in 1968?
(a) He realized how common they were.
(b) He was told they were part of devil worship.
(c) His wife asked him not to.
(d) He didn't like the color orange.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1951 Wyeth had an eight-hour operation on his _______________.

2. Which of the following is NOT included with the descriptions of the paintings in this book?

3. Why was Wyeth drawn in by Johnny Lynch, the subject for "Buzzard's Glory" in 1969?

4. At whose home was the item located in "The Trophy"?

5. What did Siri Erikson represent for Wyeth?

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