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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The door in "Blue Door" in 1952 is at whose home?

2. The painting, "Lobster Traps" was completed when Wyeth was what age?

3. Wyeth's emotions were revealed in a dispassionate, _____________ manner from his subjects.

4. What did the author say about how Wyeth felt about his art?

5. Which painting follows "Before Picking" in 1942?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Thomas Hoving, how does Wyeth show that he struggled uncomfortably with his art?

2. What was significant about Wyeth's painting, "Christmas Morning"?

3. What is the inherent danger when deep emotional and personal associations are used in artistic creations?

4. What was the significance of "Trodden Weed" and why was the painting so emotional for Wyeth?

5. Why was "Spring Landscape at Kuerners" important in Wyeth's young life?

6. Why was subject matter most important to Wyeth?

7. Why was "Pennsylvania Landscape" so exciting for Wyeth?

8. What did Wyeth see as representing all of New England in his painting, "Toll Rope"?

9. What does Thomas Hoving say is the common denominator for Wyeth the man and Wyeth the artist?

10. How was "Spring Beauty" important in terms of Wyeth's evolving style?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Siri Erikson and what role did she play in Andrew Wyeth's life? At what point did Siri come into Wyeth's life? What did she represent for Wyeth at that point in time?

Essay Topic 2

Andrew Wyeth was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Wyeth's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of Wyeth's family in his life. What does his father's regard for his work mean for Wyeth? How were Wyeth's siblings also involved in the art world? How does the family evolve in its support of each other?

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