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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paintings 71-124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the painting, "Buzzard's Glory" get its name?
(a) It was created in an area called Buzzard's Glory.
(b) It was a joke the boy in the painting told him.
(c) It was a nickname of the boy in the painting.
(d) It was an homage to dead animals.

2. In 1942, Wyeth painted "Winter Corn Field" which showcased his _____________________.
(a) Playful nature.
(b) Mastery of oils.
(c) Sense of compassion.
(d) Knowledge of cornfields and woods.

3. "Toll Rope" in 1951 shows the inside of a _______________.
(a) Museum.
(b) Bar.
(c) School room.
(d) Church.

4. What united both Wyeth the man and Wyeth the artist?
(a) His technique.
(b) His genius.
(c) His compassion.
(d) His independence.

5. What does the large whale rib represent in "Whale Rib"?
(a) Death.
(b) The depth of the sea.
(c) Pursuit.
(d) Animal cruelty.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Road Cut" shows a road running through a valley in ___________________________.

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

3. What was Siri's father doing in the painting, "Ericksons"?

4. In many ways, Wyeth's paintings were like _________________.

5. What was particularly hard for Wyeth to capture in "Snow Flurries"?

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