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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. Why does Scarry think Matisse will reach more people than her?
(a) He was an artist.
(b) He was famous.
(c) He had children.
(d) He held grudges.

2. What is the normal distinction between beauty and deity?
(a) That which compels us and that which calms us.
(b) That which feels natural and that which feels foreign.
(c) That which motivates us and that which holds us back.
(d) That which charms us and that which moves us.

3. What classic philosopher did Scarry quote to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?
(a) Aristophanes.
(b) Ariadne.
(c) Augustine.
(d) Aurelius.

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

5. What does Scarry think brings about the most social good?
(a) Equality.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarry say the general attitude about beauty indicates in society?

2. What kind of approach does Scarry say Marxism takes?

3. Why does Scarry say a certain tree loses its beauty?

4. When was "The Painter and His Model, Studio Interior" created?

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

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