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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the style of the new Art of Versailles, according to the author?
(a) Classical.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Cubist.
(d) Impressionist.

2. According to the author, what are the odds of a negative reaction with the second technique described in Appendix 1?
(a) 1 in 70.
(b) 1 in 25.
(c) 1 in 80.
(d) 1 in 100.

3. The first painter mentioned in Appendix IV was the appointed artist to the king of what nation?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Portugal.
(d) England.

4. What does the author say about vision-inducing devices and effects at the beginning of Appendix 3?
(a) They have played a greater role in religion than in fine art.
(b) They have played a greater role in popular entertainment than in fine arts.
(c) They have played a greater role in popular entertainment than in religion.
(d) They have played a greater role in fine art than in popular entertainment.

5. According to the author, what is "one of the most magical and transporting of spectacles"?
(a) A fireworks display.
(b) A religious ceremony.
(c) An opera.
(d) A bonfire.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what did Ben Jonson fail to understand about theatrical spectacle?

2. In what way does the second essay differ from the first?

3. Who is the first painter mentioned in Appendix IV?

4. Which is NOT an object or work of art that the author references in comparison to the subjects of La Tour's paintings?

5. Which of these is NOT a vision which the author thinks might be produced by prodding the brain with an electrode?

(see the answer key)

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