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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. ____________ will almost always disappoint, according to the authors of this book in this section.
(a) Other artists.
(b) Others.
(c) Reviews.
(d) Completion.

2. All artists have ____________ and when they beat these things, that's when they will become better artists.
(a) Fears.
(b) Truths.
(c) Joys.
(d) Talents.

3. Young artists, especially, can become ____________ about their work, which can lead them to over think their work.
(a) Snotty.
(b) Self conscious.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Educated.

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

5. In order to create a support network, the authors advise that students seek to form ___________ with their friends after graduation.
(a) Clubs.
(b) Galleries.
(c) Schools.
(d) Networks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the artists the authors have seen will quit because of __________ troubles which are occurring.

2. An artist should seek ____________ criticism, to be sure, but they should also remember that one's art is one's own.

3. Who will begin to ask how art should be done, according to the authors of the book?

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

5. Many artists are afraid they are ___________, or pretenders of doing art, when it comes to their work.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does quitting require that stopping does not, according to the authors in this section of the book?

3. What happens to young artists who become self conscious about their art and about their work?

4. What concepts of are are different at the core, according to the authors of this book?

5. What happens when an artist focuses too much on making a piece of art perfect, according to the authors?

6. Why do the authors think certain artists quit at particular moments in their creation process?

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

8. Why is the loss of motivation a particularly difficult situation for students of art?

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

10. What do the authors think is a waste of time to worry about when it comes to art?

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