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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 is the first form of art replication?
(a) Touch.
(b) Image.
(c) Vision.
(d) Dreaming.

2. What mid-century writer did Scarry quote to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?
(a) Sim.
(b) Simone.
(c) Simon.
(d) Sion.

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

4. What does Scarry say has an immortal reach?
(a) Music.
(b) Memory.
(c) Anger.
(d) Art.

5. In what field was beauty taboo when this book was written?
(a) Academics.
(b) Religion.
(c) All of these.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarry think brings about the most social good?

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

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

4. How many conclusions did Scarry have about Odysseus's visit?

5. What does Scarry say is our major limitation in seeing beauty?

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