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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. Relying on what is within an artist can also increase the risk of _____________, according to the authors.

2. It is hard to produce the same sort of art from another's ______________, according to the authors, is impossible.

3. A true artist understands that ___________ will show the diligence of their art practice and goals, according to the authors.

4. While teaching involves learning, the teacher must still struggle in order to preserve their __________ to control their own art.

5. One needs to keep in mind that __________ by others can become technical, sterile, and draw on creativity, according to the authors.

Short Essay Questions

1. What must an artist be aware of when their work is considered to be too risky for others, according to the authors?

2. What does an art degree allow an artist to do, according to the authors, even if they do not think it's necessary to make art?

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

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

5. Why is perfection impossible when it comes to art, according to what the authors have written in this section?

6. What is art always bound up in, according to the authors of this book?

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

8. What is the unpopular position that the authors take in relation to the art programs in college?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many more things to being an artist than just producing art.

Part 1: Do you think that an artist should be involved in the ordinary tasks of being an artist?

Part 2: What other ordinary tasks of being an artist have the authors forgotten to mention?

Part 3: How do you think an artist's work is impacted by the ordinary activities they need to do?

Essay Topic 2

The authors caution an artist when they are seeking acceptance for their work.

Part 1: Why might it be difficult for an artist to gain acceptance for their work?

Part 2: What might happen if an artist is only focused on being accepted by others?

Part 3: Do you think that acceptance is necessary in order to be a successful artist?

Essay Topic 3

The authors point out that in order to do good work as an artist, a person might be a part of their community and their time.

Part 1: Why do you think that the artist needs to be a part of their community in order to do good work?

Part 2: How does an artist become a part of their time during their career as an artist?

Part 3: Do you think that it's fair for the authors to talk about the goal of doing 'good work' as an artist?

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