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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. Both parents found Robert a ______ to raise.
(a) Joy.
(b) Simple child.
(c) Problem.
(d) Nuisance.

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

3. There was only one commonality between father and son and that was what?
(a) Love of sports.
(b) Love of music.
(c) Love of work.
(d) Love of art.

4. Through his ongoing process, Irwin ultimately concludes that __________________ is the best possible element to establish gestural integrity and one with the least amount of possibility for literal association.
(a) Pattern.
(b) The straight line.
(c) The circle.
(d) Color.

5. 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) Kierkegaard's.
(b) Kuhn.
(c) Katz.
(d) Koestler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon his return, he immediately enrolls in the Otis Art Institute--claiming he knew he would be an artist even before when?

2. Who early on takes note of Robert's natural talent?

3. To bring focus to the emotional element of his work, Irwin creates a series of ____________ paintings.

4. How much of an effect do the repercussions from World War II have upon Irwin and his buddies?

5. With what does Ferus present Irwin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robert do after leaving school?

2. Describe Irwin's parents.

3. Describe Irwin's liberal thinking.

4. What does Irwin say about his success and its connection to LA?

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

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

7. Describe the community in which Robert Irwin grew up.

8. Who helps Ferus stay open? How does he do this?

9. What does Blum think of Irwin's art?

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

(see the answer keys)

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