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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sometimes artists are embarrassed by ______________ since it seems to undermine other projects they have done.
(a) Teachers.
(b) New work.
(c) Old work.
(d) Reviews.

2. The issues which occur after a piece of art has been completed require that the artist _________ with the rest of the world.
(a) Change.
(b) Reshape.
(c) Interact.
(d) Review.

3. New artwork enlarges ___________, according to the authors of this book, which is why new things must be tried.
(a) Reality.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Truth.
(d) Presence.

4. Feedback which is received from a piece of art should be something which will __________ an artist, according to the authors.
(a) Energize.
(b) Hurt.
(c) Improve.
(d) Downgrade.

5. The __________ line, according to the authors, is the line between one's vision and one's current degree of execution.
(a) Truth.
(b) Starting.
(c) Finish.
(d) Rose.

6. ____________ asked three questions of the artist, according to the authors in this first part of the book.
(a) Robert James.
(b) William James.
(c) Bill James.
(d) Henry James.

7. __________ is best understood by those who make it, not by those who view it, according to the authors.
(a) Art.
(b) The movie.
(c) A mistake.
(d) The review.

8. The thought of going to _________ is a thought which seems to conjure up conformity, which is something that no artist wants.
(a) A scheduled day.
(b) Public studio.
(c) School.
(d) A gallery.

9. The best art will seek to ____________ both the viewer and the creator, according to the authors.
(a) Move.
(b) Hurt.
(c) Challenge.
(d) Inspire.

10. What is NOT one of the things which an artist might need to do in order to produce artwork?
(a) Create marketing strategies.
(b) Clean one's studio.
(c) Manage a gallery.
(d) Mail various items.

11. The artist must begin to consider what they value in their art and then ___________ the artwork accordingly.
(a) Structure.
(b) Make.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Create.

12. _______ programs in collage have an important and positive function, though they are still unpopular in the creative world.
(a) Movement.
(b) Art.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Writing.

13. Art comes from one's _____________ in one's own life, according to the authors, not from simply viewing art.
(a) Schooling.
(b) Experience.
(c) Community.
(d) Talent.

14. ___________ is often a reward in itself and helps an artist to share their ideas with others, which can improve art as well.
(a) Being a student.
(b) Not being hired.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Community art making.

15. Newcomer ___________ is often ignored during the hiring process, according to the authors.
(a) Talent.
(b) Reputation.
(c) Enthusiasm.
(d) Skill sets.

Short Answer Questions

1. While many schools can hire artists to be teachers at their schools, they might not help to sustain the artist's ability to _______________.

2. The tragedy of lost graduate students is widespread, but many __________ ignore it, according to the authors.

3. Everyone feels _________ at some point for not being recognized for their art, and they will check to see how they rank regularly.

4. __________ often follows a particular plan, albeit sometimes one that takes great skill to achieve, according to the authors.

5. People outside of __________, according to the authors, do not think of teaching or of doing art as a genuine profession.

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