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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Due to his school's proximity to what, Irwin becomes interested in gambling?
(a) The Hollywood Park Race Track.
(b) Casino Knights.
(c) Commerce Casino.
(d) The Hollywood Casino.

3. The genesis of Irwin's artistry is _____________.
(a) Odd.
(b) Obvious.
(c) Unusual.
(d) Vague.

4. 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) Commercial.
(b) Professional.
(c) Traditional.
(d) Good.

5. Who early on takes note of Robert's natural talent?
(a) An art teacher.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) The school principal.
(d) A music teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Irwin is not a good student, he is welcome where?

2. Irwin's family is part of what social class?

3. There is nothing Irwin likes more than cruising around L.A. at any time of the day or night and stopping to do what?

4. Irwin's mother is upset and tries to convince him that bad things will come his way if he does what?

5. That Irwin's childhood recollections reside mainly as _____________________ is a clue that his strong connection to the visual was present very early in life.

(see the answer key)

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