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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. Quitting is distinct from __________, according to the authors of this book when writing in this section.
(a) Choosing.
(b) Ending.
(c) Producing.
(d) Stopping.

2. Another question which comes up in the art process is why the artist will sometimes __________.
(a) Quit.
(b) Cry.
(c) Fail.
(d) Produce great things.

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

4. 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) Witnessing.
(b) Energy.
(c) Power.
(d) Reviews.

5. According to the authors, art ___________ is a struggle and one which will be discussed in this book.
(a) Dancing.
(b) Making.
(c) Describing.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Art making has been around longer than the art ____________, according to the authors who have written this book.

2. Art making does require a special _____________, but no one knows what this is so the authors say to stop worrying about it.

3. Artists may become paralyzed by positive ___________ or they might begin to follow the wishes of others.

4. Tolerating __________ is one of the keys to producing great art and not being afraid along the way, according to the authors.

5. The authors are clear to make the distinction between ___________ and acceptance, in this part of the book.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two of the main questions an artist might ask themselves after hearing what the authors think of most art?

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

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

4. What do the authors say would happen if only talent matters when it came to art, according to this section?

5. Why might an artist feel fake in the things they do when they are making art that they enjoy making?

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

7. What is the answer the authors would give to an artist who is concerned about why art does not come easily to them?

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

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

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

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