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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What film does the author reference as an example of the distorted documentary?
(a) "NY, NY."
(b) "Queen Mab."
(c) "The Living Desert."
(d) "The Revolt of Islam."

2. Who used to say that when he self-flagellated God would deny him nothing?
(a) The Apostle Paul.
(b) The Cure d'Ars.
(c) Saint John.
(d) Benedict XVI.

3. Which of Van Gogh's paintings does the author use as an example of Western landscape art?
(a) "The Day After."
(b) "Long Road."
(c) "Starry Night."
(d) "Cypresses."

4. According to the author, what is one example of the importance of colors and light to many cultures?
(a) Gemstones.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) Tattoos.
(d) Lasers.

5. What is unique about La Tour's paintings, according to the author?
(a) He did most of them at a very young age.
(b) All of his paintings are monochromatic.
(c) The subjects don't do anything. They are simply there.
(d) He didn't use the proper colors for things.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, in what year did the rediscovery of La Tour begin?

2. What chemical change does the author mention at the end of Appendix 6?

3. What does the author say La Tour paints, at the end of Appendix 4?

4. What happened to "pyrotechny" after the fall of Rome?

5. What are the first objects upon which the author intently focuses during the experiment?

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