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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Fears About Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The authors point out that art is generally made __________, even if the opinions of others still matter along the way.
(a) In secret.
(b) With no expectations.
(c) Together.
(d) Alone.

2. The authors are clear to make the distinction between ___________ and acceptance, in this part of the book.
(a) Approval.
(b) Worthiness.
(c) Honor.
(d) Criticism.

3. "Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, ____________ difficult," Hippocrates.
(a) Painting.
(b) Truth.
(c) Judgment.
(d) Art.

4. When the artist is not considered to be _____________, then they can feel as though they are fake.
(a) Extraordinary.
(b) Prolific.
(c) Honest.
(d) Tortured.

5. Many artists will find they want to quit their projects when they lost sight of the __________ of their art.
(a) Structure.
(b) Lines.
(c) Truth.
(d) Purpose.

Short Answer Questions

1. All artists have ____________ and when they beat these things, that's when they will become better artists.

2. In truth, the authors state, there is generally no good reason why others should ___________ about most of any one artist's work.

3. Many fears come from a sense of __________ in the great artists of the times, as if their talent appeared from nowhere.

4. Artists will often obsess about getting the right ___________ for their work, though there are limits to these.

5. ___________ will always go ahead of execution, so the fear of a failure to execute this is always present.

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