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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Robert partially attribute to growing up here in the 1940s?
(a) His dark tan.
(b) His interest in the arts.
(c) His love of the ocean.
(d) His easy sense of well-being.

2. To Irwin, a painting's gestural integrity is unyieldingly connected to what?
(a) Its symmetry.
(b) Its beauty.
(c) Its meaning.
(d) Its emotional power.

3. Irwin attributes his success at this gallery, at least in part, to what?
(a) His art training.
(b) The lack of talent in LA.
(c) His natural talent.
(d) The relaxed atmosphere of the West Coast.

4. 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?
(a) Irwin Bloomingdale.
(b) Ira Bernstein.
(c) Irving Blum.
(d) Irving Berlin.

5. Although Goldie defends her son's work and is proud of it, she admits she doesn't always ________________ it.
(a) Want to see.
(b) Understand.
(c) Like.
(d) Appreciate.

Short Answer Questions

1. The entrepreneur not only admires Irwin's art but also what?

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

3. Robert was a ______________ child who could perceive danger and cope with it.

4. One of the first steps he takes is what?

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

(see the answer key)

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