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

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

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 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Upon his return, he immediately enrolls in the Otis Art Institute--claiming he knew he would be an artist even before when?
(a) College.
(b) He started school.
(c) The military.
(d) High school.

4. From what competitions does Irwin average $100 per week in prize money?
(a) Piano competitions.
(b) Rock band competitions.
(c) Dancing competitions.
(d) Singing competitions.

5. Although Irwin is not a good student, he is welcome where?
(a) In many social cliques.
(b) In the autobody class.
(c) In the principal's office.
(d) In art class.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Robert wind up in Europe?

3. As more of Irwin's works go on display and are sold, what happens to Irwin?

4. After staring at his line paintings for hours and days and weeks, what eventually sets in?

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

(see the answer key)

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