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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 does Scarry say beautiful does NOT always include?
(a) The future.
(b) The truth.
(c) The brave.
(d) The right.

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

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

4. When was "The Painter and His Model, Studio Interior" created?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1889.

5. What kind of moment does Scarry say follows most errors?
(a) A moment of revelation.
(b) A moment of confusion.
(c) A moment of decision.
(d) A moment of clarity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Scarry's second conclusion about Odysseus's visit?

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

3. Where does Scarry look for beauty?

4. What led to Proust's desire to stay somewhere the rest of his life?

5. What does Matisse say her preference in trees kept her from doing?

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