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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Irwin paint his dots in precise dimensions that form the allusion of a perfect square within the canvas--drawing attention away from the edges?
(a) He does not like to use the entire canvas.
(b) He is not pleased with the imperfect edges of his dot paintings.
(c) He wants the entire dot to be visible.
(d) He does not like painting dots.

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

3. What three elements are equally positive?
(a) Wall, shadow and disc.
(b) Wall, window, shadow.
(c) Viewer, window, disc.
(d) Wall, floor, ceiling.

4. Irwin finds _______________ who creates perfect discs for him.
(a) A jeweler.
(b) A ceramic artist.
(c) A metal craftsman.
(d) A sculptor.

5. Questions that arise within Irwin himself about his line drawings leads him to advance to what?
(a) Rectangles.
(b) Cubes.
(c) Dots.
(d) Squares.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Goldie's latter years, after Irwin becomes a successful artist, she has a difficult time explaining to her friends that her son is an artist, but not a ___________ artist.

2. Robert's focus now becomes what?

3. What engendered the solitary life that Irwin came to experience is what?

4. This period chronicles Irwin's transformation from abstract impressionist to ________________ artisan.

5. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?

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