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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vonnegut believe is the United State's only true art form prior to Jackson Pollock's work?
(a) Ballet.
(b) Photography.
(c) Hip hop.
(d) Jazz.

2. In what year does the author's father die?
(a) 1857.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1957.

3. What does Vonnegut believe about professional artists' opinions on vocal third parties, such as critics, curators, and collectors?
(a) They are happiest when they do not have to worry about other's opinions.
(b) They constantly ask for approval from critics, curators, and collectors.
(c) They love to create work for collectors.
(d) They like to receive criticism from third parties.

4. How much does Vonnegut believe is enough to make a masterpiece? Beyond that, it is like empty talk at the end of a party.
(a) Three-fourths.
(b) One-half.
(c) Two-thirds.
(d) One-third.

5. Vonnegut is enthusiastic about Pollock's work, but what does he feel is missing from Pollock's paintings?
(a) A horizon.
(b) Color.
(c) Human figures.
(d) Organization.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose art does Father celebrate, as if it is a Pieta or Sistine chapel ceiling?

2. What does Vonnegut's degree in anthropology teach him about villains?

3. What do Jane and Vonnegut have in common?

4. Who is the Cody, Wyoming, artist who is America's foremost adventurer in the Abstract Expressionist movement?

5. The author pictures his father as what fictional character waiting for a prince to awaken his career?

(see the answer key)

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