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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. The authors point out that much of the art pieces they see are all of these words EXCEPT:

2. ____________ can always outstrip accomplishment, which is why disappointment is nearly always the case.

3. All artists have ____________ and when they beat these things, that's when they will become better artists.

4. Another question which comes up in the art process is why the artist will sometimes __________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What do the authors say an artist can not pretend to do, even if they pretend to be an artist?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many artists have a fear they are not the artists they once thought they were before they put their art into the world.

Part 1: Why do so many artists doubt their abilities?

Part 2: How might an artist start to build up their own self confidence in order to feel positive?

Part 3: Do you think that all artists suffer from self doubt at one time or another?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Habits can hurt and help a person who is trying to be creative, according to the authors of the book.

Part 1: Do you think you need more or fewer habits in order to be creative?

Part 2: Why do you think having some structure is helpful to artists?

Part 3: Why do you think artists need to have some unstructured time as well?

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