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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After gaining understanding of the basics, Irwin does what?
(a) Creates art inspired by this philosophy.
(b) Gives lectures about this philosophy.
(c) Writes his own view of the philosophy.
(d) Talks to others about this philosophy.

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

3. What seems to stand out as having the most war-time relevancy to Robert's young life?
(a) Planting a garden in the back yard.
(b) The siphoning of neighbor's gas during rationing.
(c) His friend's father being taken as a prisoner in Nazi Germany.
(d) His brother being killed in the war.

4. Irwin leaves others to interpret while he contemplates what?
(a) Moving back to Europe.
(b) Ending his career as an artist.
(c) Working on his marriage.
(d) Rebuilding a car.

5. Due to his school's proximity to what, Irwin becomes interested in gambling?
(a) Casino Knights.
(b) The Hollywood Casino.
(c) Commerce Casino.
(d) The Hollywood Park Race Track.

Short Answer Questions

1. This chapter covers Irwin's relationship with what?

2. There was only one commonality between father and son and that was what?

3. What appeals to Irwin regarding these thinkers?

4. Although the level of artistry is superb in Irwin's eyes, this gallery is not making many sales--which they need in order to stay in business. Who comes to the rescue and greatly improves the fiscal operation of the gallery?

5. Why does Irwin not make art in the Mojave?

(see the answer key)

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