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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. What mid-century writer did Scarry quote to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?
(a) Simon.
(b) Sion.
(c) Sim.
(d) Simone.

2. In what field was beauty taboo when this book was written?
(a) Politics.
(b) Academics.
(c) All of these.
(d) Religion.

3. What is uneven in the world?
(a) All of these.
(b) Aesthetics.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Education.

4. What is the first of the four examples used to disprove those who want to banish beauty?
(a) Poems.
(b) Gods.
(c) Gardens.
(d) Persons.

5. What does beauty unseen improve?
(a) Our self interest.
(b) God's love.
(c) The possibilities of the next generation.
(d) The mystery of the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of life does Scarry want to make beautiful?

2. What complaints against beauty bother Scarry the most?

3. Why do some people claim beauty is not earned?

4. What is the third of the four examples used to disprove those who want to banish beauty?

5. What does Scarry say about the demotion of beauty?

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