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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert's mother apparently provided Robert with an ethical foundation and his father indoctrinated him with what?
(a) A desire to work hard.
(b) An interest in cars.
(c) A lazy attitude.
(d) An easy-going approach to life.

2. Although there was an innate pride in his son's modern art, Overton____________ it less than his wife.
(a) Understood.
(b) Liked.
(c) Wanted to see.
(d) Appreciated.

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

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

5. Irwin sees this as a tool to use toward what?
(a) Fame and fortune.
(b) Overcoming obstacles.
(c) Change and accomplishment.
(d) Becoming fearless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin feels he got his drive to accomplish from whom?

2. This period chronicles Irwin's transformation from abstract impressionist to ________________ artisan.

3. Irwin displays his line drawings at Ferus and at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York. He attempts to adjust what to duplicate the conditions of his studio?

4. With what does Ferus present Irwin?

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

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