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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice 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.
(a) Traditional.
(b) Commercial.
(c) Professional.
(d) Good.

2. It is during his association with this gallery that Irwin evolves from a figurative painter to what?
(a) A minimalist.
(b) A cubist.
(c) An abstract impressionist.
(d) An abstract expressionist.

3. To the entrepreneur, Irwin is exceptional and thus was able to do what?
(a) Be successful in Europe.
(b) Flourish in LA.
(c) Flourish in LA and indeed anywhere.
(d) Move to New York and be successful.

4. Irwin's views on feminism and race relations were always what?
(a) Ahead of his times.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Prejudice.
(d) Strange.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the undisputed capital of art in America?

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

3. Although there was an innate pride in his son's modern art, Overton____________ it less than his wife.

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

5. From what competitions does Irwin average $100 per week in prize money?

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