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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Wyeth hope to capture in the 1968 painting, "Alvaro and Christina"?
(a) A divorce.
(b) A lifelong friendship.
(c) The Olsons' environment.
(d) A true love story.

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

3. In the painting, "James Loper," Loper holds a horse harness belt and a _______________.
(a) Scythe.
(b) Shovel.
(c) Blanket.
(d) Lantern.

4. What flowers were showcased in the 1985 painting, "Sailor's Valentine"?
(a) Sunflowers.
(b) Hydrangeas.
(c) Tulips.
(d) Roses.

5. What was the subject of "Marsh Hawk" in 1964?
(a) Spring planting.
(b) Hawks.
(c) Baling hay.
(d) Hay wagons.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the 1974 painting, "Rum Runner" begun?

2. The whole scene in "Flour Mill" looked like __________________.

3. When did the idea for painting "Trodden Weed" occur to Wyeth?

4. In "Teel's Island" what was Henry Teel hauling up on a bank?

5. What was the impetus for Wyeth's painting "Pentecost" in 1989?

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