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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At a 1971 display at UCLA's museum, Irwin redoes a utility stairway with what?
(a) A new railing.
(b) New lighting and other minor adjustments.
(c) New stairs.
(d) A new color palette.

2. 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 does not mourn the loss.
(d) He sues.

3. In a 1976 display in Venice, he merely outlines with string a spot of tree-filtered light on the ground. What do some think?
(a) The light is art.
(b) The trees are art.
(c) There is no art.
(d) The string is the art.

4. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?
(a) Himself.
(b) Being an artist.
(c) His work.
(d) His life.

5. Robert's installations were made based on what?
(a) Supplies.
(b) Time.
(c) Funding.
(d) Locale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin was not one of the original artists, but is he chosen to be in the new group?

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. One of the first steps he takes is what?

4. During this time period, Irwin works on __________ projects.

5. Irwin asks himself, "How does one paint a painting without ___________?" (p. 87).

(see the answer key)

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