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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irwin was not one of the original artists, but is he chosen to be in the new group?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but he is later told to leave.
(c) Yes, but not at first.
(d) Yes.

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

3. It was in whose honor that Irwin wrote the unproduced screenplay The Green and the White?
(a) Joan Templeman.
(b) Joan Tisch.
(c) Joan Tipograph.
(d) Joan Tewkesbury.

4. Robert's mother apparently provided Robert with an ethical foundation and his father indoctrinated him with what?
(a) A lazy attitude.
(b) A desire to work hard.
(c) An easy-going approach to life.
(d) An interest in cars.

5. Irwin's family is part of what social class?
(a) Lower class.
(b) Working middle class.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Upper middle class.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. There was only one commonality between father and son and that was what?

3. Who early on takes note of Robert's natural talent?

4. After graduating from high school, Robert's buddies convince him to join them in doing what?

5. What is L.A.'s funky, avant-garde community of artists?

(see the answer key)

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