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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This period chronicles Irwin's transformation from abstract impressionist to ________________ artisan.
(a) Abstract expressionist.
(b) Impressionist.
(c) Op artist.
(d) Minimalist.

2. What seems to stand out as having the most war-time relevancy to Robert's young life?
(a) Planting a garden in the back yard.
(b) His brother being killed in the war.
(c) The siphoning of neighbor's gas during rationing.
(d) His friend's father being taken as a prisoner in Nazi Germany.

3. Blum regrets that some of the gallery's artists fail to move _______________ where they could be successful.
(a) To Chicago.
(b) To New York.
(c) To Los Angeles.
(d) To Paris.

4. One of the first steps he takes is what?
(a) To pare down the number of artists at Ferus.
(b) To start a school at the gallery.
(c) To look for funding.
(d) To bring in new artists.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin and his brother attend what church with their mother?

2. There is nothing Irwin likes more than cruising around L.A. at any time of the day or night and stopping to do what?

3. As an art student, Robert is both _________________.

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

5. By age _____________, Robert returns to Los Angeles.

(see the answer key)

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