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

2. How did Scarry feel about Proust's idea of where the most beauty could be found?
(a) She agrees.
(b) She disagrees.
(c) She sees the merit, but thinks it is too bold.
(d) She thinks it is a cowardly description.

3. What is Scarry's third conclusion about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Beauty can be evil.
(b) Beauty is life saving.
(c) Beauty cannot always last.
(d) Beauty is new.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What form did Scarry study most in Matisse's work?

2. When does Scarry say beauty is not sacred?

3. Who wrote about Odysseus?

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

5. How does Scarry say education helps beauty?

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