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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The entrepreneur not only admires Irwin's art but also what?
(a) His love of New York.
(b) His religious background.
(c) His determination and ambition to succeed.
(d) His easy-going personality.

2. The men experiment with ___________________, a device that shuts out all outside distractions, including sound and light.
(a) An archival chamber.
(b) An anechoic chamber.
(c) An arachnid chamber.
(d) An antechamber.

3. Although Goldie defends her son's work and is proud of it, she admits she doesn't always ________________ it.
(a) Like.
(b) Understand.
(c) Appreciate.
(d) Want to see.

4. In 1970, the young curator of the Museum of Modern Art in New York invites the controversial Robert Irwin to do what?
(a) Perform a transformation of a small, abandoned room in the Museum.
(b) Display his work in the main gallery.
(c) Become a member of their teaching staff.
(d) Join their board of directors.

5. Irwin strives to turn himself over to what?
(a) God.
(b) The canvas.
(c) Art.
(d) Fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ years after the Whitney opening, Irwin is busy with multiple proposals for projects for cities and universities.

2. Due to changing light and time of day, this fabric appears how?

3. Upon his return to LA, Irwin enrolls in the Jepson Art institute, which is staffed by art luminaries of the day, including Rico Lebrun, Howard Warshaw and who?

4. What is the undisputed capital of art in America?

5. 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?

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