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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Goldie's latter years, after Irwin becomes a successful artist, she has a difficult time explaining to her friends that her son is an artist, but not a ___________ artist.
(a) Commercial.
(b) Good.
(c) Professional.
(d) Traditional.

2. As more of Irwin's works go on display and are sold, what happens to Irwin?
(a) The more confident he becomes in terms of being an artist.
(b) The wealthier and happier he becomes.
(c) The more anxious he becomes.
(d) The more remote he becomes to them and the less interest they engender in him.

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

4. The genesis of Irwin's artistry is _____________.
(a) Odd.
(b) Unusual.
(c) Obvious.
(d) Vague.

5. How does Robert wind up in Europe?
(a) He runs out of money in Rome.
(b) He visits friends.
(c) He attends college in Paris.
(d) He is transferred to the regular Army due to an injury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Irwin feel will help clear his mind in his journey of discovery?

2. Where did Robert Irwin grow up?

3. Irwin strives to turn himself over to what?

4. As a young teen who loves music, Irwin teaches himself to do what?

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

(see the answer key)

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