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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Robert Irwin grow up?
(a) Northwest Los Angeles.
(b) Southwest Los Angeles.
(c) Southeast Los Angeles.
(d) Northeast Los Angeles.

2. One of the first steps he takes is what?
(a) To pare down the number of artists at Ferus.
(b) To bring in new artists.
(c) To start a school at the gallery.
(d) To look for funding.

3. 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?
(a) Irving Blum.
(b) Ira Bernstein.
(c) Irwin Bloomingdale.
(d) Irving Berlin.

4. Robert winds up with what group?
(a) Religious tourists.
(b) Young artists.
(c) A fraternity.
(d) The paratroopers.

5. Robert's dissatisfaction with Jepson then leads him to the Chouinard Art Institute, where he focuses on what?
(a) Ceramic sculpture.
(b) Abstract oil paintings.
(c) Dreamy watercolors.
(d) Stone carvings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin grows discontented with his show at ____________ in Los Angeles.

2. Irwin's family is part of what social class?

3. Irwin focuses self-critique on the ______________ of the work.

4. How does Robert wind up in Europe?

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

(see the answer key)

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