Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Lawrence Weschler
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Lawrence Weschler
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To bring focus to the emotional element of his work, Irwin creates a series of ____________ paintings.
(a) Colorful.
(b) Small.
(c) Odd.
(d) Large.

3. Irwin's mother is upset and tries to convince him that bad things will come his way if he does what?
(a) Drops out of school.
(b) Turns his back on the church.
(c) Attends another church.
(d) Continues to gamble.

4. As a young teen who loves music, Irwin teaches himself to do what?
(a) Sing.
(b) Play the guitar.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Dance.

5. Although many art critics disagree, Irwin connects his love of what to his later emergence as an artist--especially in the realm of folk art?
(a) Girls.
(b) School.
(c) Music.
(d) Cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Goldie, Robert's mother, was the thinker and ___________ of the family.

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

3. 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?

4. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?

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

(see the answer key)

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