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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. What object did Matisse write about?
(a) Sea shells.
(b) Palm fronds.
(c) Ivy vines.
(d) Roses.

2. Why was Voroccio important to Da Vinci?
(a) He inspired Da Vinci.
(b) He tutored under Da Vinci.
(c) He had an affair with Da Vinci.
(d) He was a father figure to Da Vinci.

3. How did Scarry feel about Proust's idea of where the most beauty could be found?
(a) She sees the merit, but thinks it is too bold.
(b) She agrees.
(c) She thinks it is a cowardly description.
(d) She disagrees.

4. What did Wittgenstein say marked true beauty?
(a) Anonymity.
(b) Pride.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Replication.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Scarry think Matisse will reach more people than her?

2. Why did Matisse have the fear she did?

3. What does Scarry say beautiful does NOT always include?

4. What does Scarry say about things that once were beautiful but change?

5. What is the title of the second section of this book?

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