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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take the author to get to know Andrew Wyeth as an artist?
(a) He loved his work from the moment he saw it.
(b) He never did get to know him as an artist.
(c) He is still trying to understand him as an artist.
(d) Longer than it took to know him as a person.

2. In what state was the scene in "Marsh Hawk" located?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Maine.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Vermont.

3. The danger in Wyeth's style of painting was that _____________________.
(a) He never made much money.
(b) He was easily misunderstood.
(c) It embarrassed his family.
(d) He was harassed by critics.

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

5. What did Wyeth think was not necessary to add to a scene?
(a) Personality.
(b) Strength.
(c) Realism.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Wyeth work on "Snow Flurries" in 1953?

2. Wyeth considered which painting to be one of the best watercolors he ever did?

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

4. What was the subject in "The Trophy" in 1963?

5. What was the subject of "Marsh Hawk" in 1964?

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