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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Paintings 1-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT included with the descriptions of the paintings in this book?
(a) The year.
(b) A brief description.
(c) The title.
(d) The price.

2. "Hoffman's Slough" in 1947 rose from an idea after seeing _________________ in Maine.
(a) Lobsters.
(b) A lighthouse.
(c) A fishing boat.
(d) A swamp.

3. In 1942, Wyeth painted "Winter Corn Field" which showcased his _____________________.
(a) Sense of compassion.
(b) Mastery of oils.
(c) Knowledge of cornfields and woods.
(d) Playful nature.

4. Which painting follows "Before Picking" in 1942?
(a) After Picking.
(b) Autumnal Bliss.
(c) Ripe Rewards.
(d) The Harvest.

5. The door in "Blue Door" in 1952 is at whose home?
(a) Wyeth's.
(b) Waino Mattson's.
(c) Gabe McKinney's.
(d) Christina Olson's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did NOT describe an Andrew Wyeth painting?

2. Who did Wyeth know who was buried in the cemetery where the grave digger was doing his work?

3. In 1951 Wyeth had an eight-hour operation on his _______________.

4. How long did it take the author to get to know Andrew Wyeth as an artist?

5. "Before Picking" was a painting of ________________.

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