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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Blum regrets that some of the gallery's artists fail to move _______________ where they could be successful.
(a) To New York.
(b) To Los Angeles.
(c) To Paris.
(d) To Chicago.

2. This is a semi-transparent material used in Holland and other locales for window dressing.
(a) Scrim.
(b) Tulle.
(c) Silk.
(d) Gauze.

3. How does Robert react when some of his work is actually destroyed by viewers at his displays?
(a) He falls into a depression.
(b) He becomes very angry.
(c) He sues.
(d) He does not mourn the loss.

4. By painstakingly creating red then ___________ dots, all closely aligned, on a ultra-white surface, Irwin is able to create energy.
(a) Yellow.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

5. What is the undisputed capital of art in America?
(a) New York.
(b) Miami.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another critic, William Wilson of the LA Times, reported that Irwin's "paintings _____________."

2. Although the level of artistry is superb in Irwin's eyes, this gallery is not making many sales--which they need in order to stay in business. Who comes to the rescue and greatly improves the fiscal operation of the gallery?

3. Robert installs a project in a museum to make what case?

4. In viewing Irwin's dots, what happened to distinguished art critic Philip Leider?

5. A second way Irwin deals with imperfect edges is to do what to the canvas?

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