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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By painstakingly creating red then ___________ dots, all closely aligned, on a ultra-white surface, Irwin is able to create energy.
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Orange.
(d) Yellow.

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

3. Although Irwin probably was not familiar with whose philosophy of "The Rotation Method," the philosopher's conclusion that fertility is created through self-limitation shines through in his work?
(a) Katz.
(b) Kuhn.
(c) Kierkegaard's.
(d) Koestler.

4. Irwin was not one of the original artists, but is he chosen to be in the new group?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but not at first.
(c) Yes, but he is later told to leave.
(d) Yes.

5. By the late '60s he creates rooms devoid of what?
(a) Texture.
(b) Color.
(c) Light.
(d) Objects.

Short Answer Questions

1. A second way Irwin deals with imperfect edges is to do what to the canvas?

2. Does Robert claim any discomfiture in his youth?

3. The time spent during this period causes what to end?

4. Robert loves school only for what?

5. Irwin's mother confirms that her son does not like to think of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Irwin's upbringing. What happened when he decided he no longer wanted to go to church?

2. What things come to an end in this section?

3. After his second tour of duty, what does Robert do? How does he feel about this?

4. What does Robert do after leaving school?

5. How do those who grow up in this community view the world?

6. What leads Irwin from lines to dots?

7. How were cars important to Irwin and his friends?

8. How does Irwin end up in the military?

9. What did critics say about Irwin's work at this time?

10. What evidence of art was see in Irwin's childhood?

(see the answer keys)

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