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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "The Morning Session" painted?
(a) 1894.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1924.
(d) 1934.

2. What is Scarry's first conclusion about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Beauty is life saving.
(b) Beauty is sacred if it is immortal.
(c) Beauty is sacred if it is mortal.
(d) Beauty is new.

3. What did Scarry say many philosophers had a hard time doing?
(a) Being honest.
(b) Finding beauty.
(c) Being happy.
(d) Defining beauty.

4. Scarry says most beauty is what kind of event?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Visual.
(c) Religious.
(d) Physical.

5. How does Scarry prove her ideas about beauty?
(a) She quotes old philosophers.
(b) She interviews other leaders.
(c) She gives her own experiences.
(d) She cites studies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Scarry says there is no end to ______________for beauty.

2. What was Proust's occupation?

3. What kind of book is this?

4. Where does Scarry look for beauty?

5. How many times was Odyessus saved by beauty?

(see the answer key)

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