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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. "Before Picking" was a painting of ________________.

2. What did Wyeth think that the item in "Toll Rope" represented?

3. The author said that Wyeth was no _________________.

4. What united both Wyeth the man and Wyeth the artist?

5. What was most important to Wyeth as an artist?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the subject matter of the 1940 painting, "Road Cut" and how did his future wife Betsy react to it?

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

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

4. How does Hoving describe Wyeth's work in terms of its romantic qualities?

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

6. How did Wyeth unite the paintings "Before Picking" and "After Picking"?

7. What period was Wyeth in when he painted "Lobster Traps" in 1939?

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

9. What was atypical for Wyeth's source of inspiration for the 1953 painting, "Cooling Shed"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Wyeth used more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two examples which either embody or create disappointment. Then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

It is said that a writer writes what he knows and an artist creates what he knows. What does this statement mean? Did Wyeth create what he knew? Give three examples to support your answer.

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