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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. 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.

2. The authors point out, however, that an artist can only make progress when they are challenging _____________ with art.
(a) Universities.
(b) People.
(c) Children.
(d) Boundaries.

3. Many students feel that becoming a faculty member at a college would ___________ their creativity as artists.
(a) Crush.
(b) Redirect.
(c) Enhance.
(d) Blossom.

4. Once the art piece has been completed, this is where many other ____________ can arise, according to the authors.
(a) Action steps.
(b) Movements.
(c) Communities.
(d) Problems.

5. The tragedy of lost graduate students is widespread, but many __________ ignore it, according to the authors.
(a) Students.
(b) Artists.
(c) Academics.
(d) Hiring committees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Newcomer ___________ is often ignored during the hiring process, according to the authors.

2. What is the third question posed at the start of this chapter, helping to refine the vision of an artist?

3. ___________ includes the techniques involved in producing the art, whereas art is something different, according to the authors.

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

5. The production of art will be made easier down the road if a person strives to learn basic ______________, according to the authors.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who understands art the best, according to the authors of the book and their thoughts in this section?

2. What happens to many artists who rely solely on themselves for their art and the motivation for their art?

3. Why do many artists sometimes have bad reputations in the outside world, according to the authors?

4. What are some of the other responsibilities which can come along with producing a piece of art?

5. What do many universities want an art teacher to have, though these prospective teachers may feel this can limit their growth?

6. Why should an artist seek the challenge of practicing the best art possible in their lives?

7. What are the three questions that Henry James asked of the artist, according to this section of the book?

8. What does a true artist do with the feedback they receive for their art, according to the authors of the book?

9. What do the first two questions of Henry James help to do for the artist?

10. How does an artist make progress in their art and in the world, according to the authors in this section?

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