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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During this time period, Irwin works on __________ projects.
(a) Dot.
(b) Line.
(c) Disc.
(d) Scrim.

2. In 1970, the young curator of the Museum of Modern Art in New York invites the controversial Robert Irwin to do what?
(a) Perform a transformation of a small, abandoned room in the Museum.
(b) Display his work in the main gallery.
(c) Become a member of their teaching staff.
(d) Join their board of directors.

3. After gaining understanding of the basics, Irwin does what?
(a) Gives lectures about this philosophy.
(b) Writes his own view of the philosophy.
(c) Creates art inspired by this philosophy.
(d) Talks to others about this philosophy.

4. This period chronicles Irwin's transformation from abstract impressionist to ________________ artisan.
(a) Minimalist.
(b) Op artist.
(c) Abstract expressionist.
(d) Impressionist.

5. It was in whose honor that Irwin wrote the unproduced screenplay The Green and the White?
(a) Joan Tewkesbury.
(b) Joan Tisch.
(c) Joan Templeman.
(d) Joan Tipograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert's mother apparently provided Robert with an ethical foundation and his father indoctrinated him with what?

2. Southern Californians can have instantaneous and intimate conversations with whom?

3. Irwin takes many day hikes into the flat terrain and stays where at night?

4. 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?

5. What is one major difference between scientist and artist?

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