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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Proust see the most beauty?
(a) In generalities.
(b) In ideas.
(c) In particulars.
(d) In landscapes.

2. What does Scarry say was removed from beauty with its demotion?
(a) Its metaphysical qualities.
(b) Its educational qualities.
(c) Its good effects.
(d) Its widespread diversity.

3. What does Scarry say is the first form of art replication?
(a) Image.
(b) Vision.
(c) Touch.
(d) Dreaming.

4. Which of these 'nots' is NOT associated with beauty?
(a) Not harmful.
(b) Not righteous.
(c) Not male.
(d) Not night.

5. Which of these is one of the mental actions Scarry says beauty inspires?
(a) Motivating.
(b) Creating.
(c) Educating.
(d) Halting.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what kind of craving does Scarry compare beauty?

2. Where did Scarry first see beauty in a certain tree?

3. What comes from perfect justice?

4. What kind of limitation does Scarry say keeps most people from seeing beauty?

5. Why did Matisse have the fear she did?

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