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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whether or not an artist has talent should make no difference on how they should ___________ with their work.
(a) Proceed.
(b) Study.
(c) Create.
(d) Live life.

2. When an artist looks for others to understand them, this becomes a situation of __________ over the artist as the others can now hurt the feelings of the artist.
(a) Reviews.
(b) Power.
(c) Energy.
(d) Witnessing.

3. The authors recommend that students try to find work at a __________ whenever possible after they graduate.
(a) Bookstore.
(b) Bar.
(c) Library.
(d) Museum.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. __________ usually produces paralysis because all humans are flawed in some way, according to the authors.

2. The authors want the reader to also realize that the creating of art can be ___________.

3. The authors claim that worrying about whether one has __________ is a waste of time, in their opinion.

4. Many artists will worry they are _____________ their art, according to the authors of this section of the book.

5. Quitting is distinct from __________, according to the authors of this book when writing in this section.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the authors recommend students do in order to continue their artistic endeavors?

2. What can happen when a person is focuses on the reactions of critics?

3. While art is generally made alone, according to the authors, what still matters?

4. Why might art be more difficult to create in these times, according to the authors?

5. What do the authors advise an artist should do when it comes to their art and criticism?

6. What are the four things which matter in art making, though they do not aid in the day to day creation of art?

7. What do the authors point out about most of art that they have experienced in their lives?

8. What is one of the main fears that the authors feel artists have about themselves and the validity of their art?

9. What must an artist do when the original destination of the art evaporates, according to the authors?

10. What is the problem with caring too much about acceptance from others?

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