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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 object did Matisse write about?
(a) Ivy vines.
(b) Roses.
(c) Sea shells.
(d) Palm fronds.

2. Scarry says there is no end to ______________for beauty.
(a) The need.
(b) All of these.
(c) The place.
(d) The desire.

3. When was "The Painter and His Model, Studio Interior" created?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1889.
(d) 1919.

4. What part of life did the demotion of beauty affect the most?
(a) Family life.
(b) Politics.
(c) Education.
(d) Religion.

5. What complaints against beauty bother Scarry the most?
(a) Religious complaints.
(b) Political complaints.
(c) Jealous complaints.
(d) Past complaints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbolizes social justice for Scarry?

2. What did Scarry salute?

3. What does Scarry say about things that once were beautiful but change?

4. Which of these 'nots' is NOT associated with beauty?

5. What classic philosopher did Scarry quote to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?

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