On Beauty and Being Just Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to On Beauty and Being Wrong)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Scarry say beautiful does NOT always include?
a) The brave.
b) The right.
c) The future.
d) The truth.

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

3. What does Scarry say is our major limitation in seeing beauty?
a) We have to start from the beginning.
b) We rely on our sight.
c) We are burdened with physical needs.
d) We do not remember past lives.

4. How does Scarry feel about Matisse's ideas?
a) She agrees...
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