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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Beauty and Being Wrong.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scarry look for beauty?
(a) All of these.
(b) Nature.
(c) Objects.
(d) People.

2. What kind of tree did Matisse always hate?
(a) Palm.
(b) Oak.
(c) Sycamore.
(d) Maple.

3. What kind of approach does Scarry say Marxism takes?
(a) Theoretical.
(b) Generational.
(c) Religious.
(d) Political.

4. What does Scarry say the metaphysical aspect of beauty validates?
(a) Objectification.
(b) The arts.
(c) Objects.
(d) People.

5. What is "The Painter and His Model, Studio Interior" about?
(a) The artist's lifestyle.
(b) The act of painting.
(c) The beauty of nature.
(d) The cause of art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wittgenstein say marked true beauty?

2. Why did Matisse have the fear she did?

3. What is Scarry's third conclusion about Odysseus's visit?

4. What does Scarry say has an immortal reach?

5. What does Scarry think beauty brings?

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