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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. Who introduced the concept that led to the demotion of beauty?
(a) Cisero.
(b) Paul.
(c) Lund.
(d) Kant.

2. What kind of pressure does beauty cause?
(a) Functional.
(b) Positive.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Distributive.

3. What does Scarry like about the term with the dual meaning?
(a) It is always changing.
(b) It leaves room for error.
(c) It proves her point.
(d) It has symmetry.

4. What did Andreas write about?
(a) Religion.
(b) History.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Fraternity.

5. What is the first kind of perception described by Scarry?
(a) Involuntary.
(b) Active.
(c) Voluntary.
(d) Passive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarry say about the notions of those who wanted to banish beauty?

2. What struck Odysseus first about the person he visited?

3. Who says that beauty removes us from our bodies?

4. What is Scarry's hope for the next generation?

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

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