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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irwin's years of striving for perfection and precision in what is now echoed in his works as an artist?
(a) Learning to dance.
(b) Detailing his cars.
(c) Studying music.
(d) Being a paratrooper.

2. Irwin's ultimate goal is to create a work that is unified and consistent in what?
(a) Color and physical terms.
(b) Form and balance.
(c) Color and value.
(d) Emphasis and unity.

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

4. How does Robert wind up in Europe?
(a) He is transferred to the regular Army due to an injury.
(b) He visits friends.
(c) He attends college in Paris.
(d) He runs out of money in Rome.

5. To enhance the introspection of their processes, some of the Ferus artists become practitioners of what?
(a) Zen Buddhism.
(b) Zen and other Asian philosophies.
(c) Palm reading.
(d) Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Irwin begin to withdraw?

2. 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?

3. Does Robert claim any discomfiture in his youth?

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

5. Although many art critics disagree, Irwin connects his love of what to his later emergence as an artist--especially in the realm of folk art?

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