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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is during his association with this gallery that Irwin evolves from a figurative painter to what?
(a) A minimalist.
(b) An abstract expressionist.
(c) A cubist.
(d) An abstract impressionist.

2. As more of Irwin's works go on display and are sold, what happens to Irwin?
(a) The more anxious he becomes.
(b) The more remote he becomes to them and the less interest they engender in him.
(c) The wealthier and happier he becomes.
(d) The more confident he becomes in terms of being an artist.

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

4. What is the undisputed capital of art in America?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Miami.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. 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) Drops out of school.
(c) Turns his back on the church.
(d) Continues to gamble.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what does Ferus present Irwin?

3. Upon his return to LA, Irwin enrolls in the Jepson Art institute, which is staffed by art luminaries of the day, including Rico Lebrun, Howard Warshaw and who?

4. In Robert's early days, subjects include what?

5. Irwin was not one of the original artists, but is he chosen to be in the new group?

(see the answer key)

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