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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. 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?
(a) Irving Berlin.
(b) Irving Blum.
(c) Ira Bernstein.
(d) Irwin Bloomingdale.

2. His mother, like most other mothers, loved Robert's childhood drawings, but did the family focus on art or visit museums?
(a) Yes, frequently.
(b) Yes, rarely.
(c) Yes, sometimes.
(d) No.

3. 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.
(a) Professional.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Commercial.
(d) Good.

4. Leider felt that Irwin created the painting to be seen how?
(a) As a mentally-ill person might see life.
(b) As he designed it to be seen or to not be seen at all.
(c) In a way that allows all viewers to have their own interpretation.
(d) As a magnificent work of art.

5. There was only one commonality between father and son and that was what?
(a) Love of work.
(b) Love of art.
(c) Love of sports.
(d) Love of music.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the first steps he takes is what?

2. Irwin leaves others to interpret while he contemplates what?

3. Irwin wants to make art of what?

4. Irwin's discomfort with paintings that encompass the edges of the canvas leads him to move on to painting what?

5. Irwin experiments with acrylic columns placed in the room and matching the walls, causing the illusion that they dissolve into the room. Unfortunately, some viewers conclude what?

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