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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. Irwin is aware that he possesses the very positive characteristic of what?
(a) Self-esteem.
(b) Persistence.
(c) Selflessness.
(d) Intelligence.

2. Who early on takes note of Robert's natural talent?
(a) An art teacher.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) The school principal.
(d) A music teacher.

3. Leider felt that Irwin created the painting to be seen how?
(a) As he designed it to be seen or to not be seen at all.
(b) In a way that allows all viewers to have their own interpretation.
(c) As a mentally-ill person might see life.
(d) As a magnificent work of art.

4. Irwin's mother is upset and tries to convince him that bad things will come his way if he does what?
(a) Attends another church.
(b) Turns his back on the church.
(c) Continues to gamble.
(d) Drops out of school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Irwin sees this as a tool to use toward what?

3. By the late '60s he creates rooms devoid of what?

4. He cut short his time in Europe by doing what?

5. It is during his association with this gallery that Irwin evolves from a figurative painter to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Irwin's parents.

2. What leads Irwin to his "early line painting" phase?

3. Describe Robert's artistic process.

4. Describe Irwin's time as an art student at Otis Art Institute.

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

6. Who is Joan Tewkesbury?

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

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

9. What is the purpose of this section? How does Robert begin his first series of work at this time?

10. How are Irwin's relationships with others affected? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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