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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irwin finds _______________ who creates perfect discs for him.
(a) A ceramic artist.
(b) A sculptor.
(c) A jeweler.
(d) A metal craftsman.

2. By age _____________, Robert returns to Los Angeles.
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Eighteen.

3. From what does Irwin begin to withdraw?
(a) The art world.
(b) Himself.
(c) The gallery.
(d) The world.

4. Although many art critics disagree, Irwin connects his love of what to his later emergence as an artist--especially in the realm of folk art?
(a) Girls.
(b) School.
(c) Music.
(d) Cars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?

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

3. _________________ is part of Irwin's process in the creation of his abstracts.

4. Irwin takes his lead from master artist _____________, who in creating a multitude of paintings always uses the same subjects--a set of bottles.

5. During this time period, Irwin works on __________ projects.

(see the answer key)

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