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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. What bird did Scarry see in a tree that shocked her?
(a) A crow.
(b) An eagle.
(c) An owl.
(d) A mockingbird.

2. What form did Scarry study most in Matisse's work?
(a) Prints.
(b) Originals.
(c) Glices.
(d) Catalogues.

3. Scarry says there is no end to ______________for beauty.
(a) The desire.
(b) The place.
(c) All of these.
(d) The need.

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

5. What kind of tree did Matisse love?
(a) Palm.
(b) Oak.
(c) Maple.
(d) Sycamore.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The Morning Session" painted?

2. Why did Matisse have the fear she did?

3. What is Scarry's third conclusion about Odysseus's visit?

4. What does Scarry say about things that once were beautiful but change?

5. Why does the author want to perpetuate beauty?

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