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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 does Scarry say brings about equality in society?
(a) Women being like men.
(b) Women speaking out.
(c) Men being like women.
(d) Beauty veing recognized.

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

3. What did Plato say really caused children?
(a) The repercussions of pride.
(b) The act of beauty replicating itself.
(c) The desire of men to see themselves.
(d) The banal need for beauty.

4. What does Matisse say should increase beauty in strange things?
(a) Agreeable opinions.
(b) Cultural differences.
(c) Love.
(d) Happy memories.

5. How does Wittgenstein say Leonardo Da Vinci created pure beauty?
(a) He copied others.
(b) He created what he wanted.
(c) He never sought for acclaim.
(d) He donated his profits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last kind of perception described in the book?

2. How does Scarry feel about Matisse's ideas?

3. What is the normal distinction between beauty and deity?

4. What is the title of the second section of this book?

5. What is "The Painter and His Model, Studio Interior" about?

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