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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. When did beauty in post colonialism make a huge entrance in studies?
(a) The 1980's.
(b) The 1970's.
(c) The 1960's.
(d) The 1990's.

2. What is the only place where beauty can possibly be bad?
(a) In nature.
(b) In religion.
(c) In memories.
(d) In humans.

3. What does Scarry say Beauty's aim should be?
(a) To combat evil.
(b) To tell the future.
(c) To show truth.
(d) To improve society.

4. What was the profession of the friend of Scarry's who doubted her ideas?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Writer.
(c) Politician.
(d) Professor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the second phase used to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?

3. What does an onlooker of beauty often wish?

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

5. When was "The Morning Session" painted?

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