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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?
(a) Being an artist.
(b) His life.
(c) His work.
(d) Himself.

3. 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) No.
(d) Yes, sometimes.

4. Does Robert claim any discomfiture in his youth?
(a) Yes, a great deal.
(b) Yes, very little.
(c) Yes, some.
(d) No.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As a young teen who loves music, Irwin teaches himself to do what?

2. 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.

3. It is during his association with this gallery that Irwin evolves from a figurative painter to what?

4. Irwin attributes his success at this gallery, at least in part, to what?

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

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