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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) Paul.
(b) Kant.
(c) Cisero.
(d) Lund.

2. What did Euripides describe in detail?
(a) Huts.
(b) Assembly halls.
(c) Churches.
(d) Ships.

3. What was Iris Murdoch's occupation?
(a) Editor.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Writer.
(d) Motivational Speaker.

4. How many conclusions did Scarry have about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do unharmed poems prove?

2. What baroque writer did Scarry quote to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?

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

4. What does Scarry say is the general attitude toward beauty?

5. What did Scarry say many philosophers had a hard time doing?

(see the answer key)

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