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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. How does Scarry feel about Matisse's ideas?
(a) She agrees with only parts of them.
(b) She disagrees.
(c) She agrees with her.
(d) She is confused by them.

2. What was Proust's occupation?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Writer.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Teacher.

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

4. What is Scarry's second conclusion about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Beauty is new.
(b) Beauty is sacred if it is mortal.
(c) Beauty is life saving.
(d) Beauty is sacred if it is immortal.

5. What object did Matisse write about?
(a) Ivy vines.
(b) Roses.
(c) Palm fronds.
(d) Sea shells.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Scarry say education helps beauty?

2. What struck Odysseus first about the person he visited?

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

4. How many times was Odyessus saved by beauty?

5. How does the poet who wrote about mistakes in beauty describe these mistakes?

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