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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ is rarely the answer when it comes to producing art, according to the authors.

2. The authors point out that there will always be ___________along the way when it comes to their art and production of art.

3. Many artists will find they want to quit their projects when they lost sight of the __________ of their art.

4. The authors want the reader to understand that the process of creating _________ is a difficult one.

5. ____________ requires stopping and not starting again, according to the authors of the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the authors have to say about the creation of art in relation to the skills needed and and the type of person who can be an artist?

3. Why do the authors feel many artists quit in their artistic endeavors, according to this section of the book?

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

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

6. What is the relationship between art making and talent, according to the authors of this book?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of this book includes the words 'fear' and 'perils' which makes the idea of art seem to be more difficult.

Part 1: Do you agree that there is a lot of fear in art-making? Why?

Part 2: Who do you think creates the peril in art? The artist? The audience? Both?

Part 3: If you were an artist picking up this book, would you be inspired by the title? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Some artists are afraid they don't have the special touch other artists seem to have, blaming a loss of magic on their lack of talent.

Part 1: Why do you think artists believe art is magic sometimes?

Part 2: Do you think that artists are always able to have a magical experience when creating art?

Part 3: How do you think that an artist can find the finishing touch they feel is magical?

Essay Topic 3

From the start, the authors also note that art is made by ordinary people and not necessarily by extraordinary people.

Part 1: Why do you think the authors believe that ordinary people are able to make art?

Part 2: Do you think that art is generally made by extraordinary people? Why?

Part 3: How do you think ordinary people can make extraordinary things like great masterpieces of art?

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