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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He assesses every stroke and analyzes each part against the whole. In the end Irwin wants his work to appear how?
(a) Organized.
(b) Meticulous.
(c) Very well-planned.
(d) Spontaneous.

2. To the entrepreneur, Irwin is exceptional and thus was able to do what?
(a) Flourish in LA and indeed anywhere.
(b) Be successful in Europe.
(c) Move to New York and be successful.
(d) Flourish in LA.

3. Irwin's goal is to create art that leaves the observer how?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Content.
(c) In a meditative state.
(d) Confused.

4. After graduating from high school, Robert's buddies convince him to join them in doing what?
(a) Studying art.
(b) Signing up for the military.
(c) Going to college.
(d) Traveling the world.

5. It was in whose honor that Irwin wrote the unproduced screenplay The Green and the White?
(a) Joan Tipograph.
(b) Joan Templeman.
(c) Joan Tewkesbury.
(d) Joan Tisch.

Short Answer Questions

1. That Irwin's childhood recollections reside mainly as _____________________ is a clue that his strong connection to the visual was present very early in life.

2. What seems to stand out as having the most war-time relevancy to Robert's young life?

3. Irwin's family is part of what social class?

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

5. At Ferus, Robert feels the need to do what?

(see the answer key)

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