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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. Tolerating __________ is one of the keys to producing great art and not being afraid along the way, according to the authors.
(a) Mistakes.
(b) Uncertainty.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Anger.

2. What is NOT one of the things the authors feel will matter when it comes to the production of art in the world?
(a) Color.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Luck.
(d) Fate.

3. The artists also seem to have less ____________ structure in which to become inspired to make that next piece.
(a) Institutional.
(b) Book.
(c) Musical.
(d) Poetic.

4. Sometimes, artists will imagine the ___________ surrounding them, which can lead to paralysis, according to the authors.
(a) Art.
(b) Other artists.
(c) Critics.
(d) Reviews.

5. One of the most debilitating fears when it comes to art is a fear about one's __________, according to the authors.
(a) Reputation.
(b) Self.
(c) Power.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Art is made by _________ people, according to the authors of this particular book.

2. To be an artist in one's life, this person must always ___________ again, even when they don't want to.

3. _____________ can cause fears, according to the authors, and many artists hold themselves up unrealistically as a result.

4. The authors feel that artists should stop focusing on ___________ and begin to focus more on the art they want to produce.

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

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