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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Overton Irwin, Robert's father, ran a successful ____________________ business until he lost everything in the Depression.
(a) Flooring.
(b) Heating and air conditioning.
(c) Construction.
(d) Plumbing.

2. Robert loves school only for what?
(a) Its social opportunities.
(b) Music class.
(c) Causing trouble.
(d) Art class.

3. From what competitions does Irwin average $100 per week in prize money?
(a) Rock band competitions.
(b) Singing competitions.
(c) Dancing competitions.
(d) Piano competitions.

4. Although there was an innate pride in his son's modern art, Overton____________ it less than his wife.
(a) Liked.
(b) Appreciated.
(c) Understood.
(d) Wanted to see.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Robert Irwin grow up?

2. Goldie, Robert's mother, was the thinker and ___________ of the family.

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

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

5. Irwin feels he got his drive to accomplish from whom?

(see the answer key)

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