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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. How many times was Odyessus saved by beauty?
(a) Three.
(b) Twice.
(c) Too many to count.
(d) Once.

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

3. How does the poet who wrote about mistakes in beauty describe these mistakes?
(a) Unkind.
(b) Unpleasant.
(c) Strange.
(d) Dishonest.

4. What does Scarry say about things that once were beautiful but change?
(a) All of these.
(b) They are hard on the heart.
(c) They show use ourselves.
(d) They confuse the ideas of beauty.

5. Where did Matisse do most of his work?
(a) Rooftops.
(b) A stage.
(c) A bathroom.
(d) The studio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarry say has an immortal reach?

2. How did Scarry feel about Plato's ideas about beauty?

3. What does Scarry say brings about equality in society?

4. What kind of moment does Scarry say follows most errors?

5. What does Scarry say we should stop doing to objects?

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