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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 did Scarry say many philosophers had a hard time doing?
(a) Being happy.
(b) Defining beauty.
(c) Being honest.
(d) Finding beauty.

2. Whom did Danto write to in his excerpt in this book?
(a) Bethany.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Brittany.
(d) Bonnie.

3. What does Scarry say validates the existence of some things?
(a) Its place in history.
(b) Its beauty.
(c) Its reputation.
(d) Its affect on other things.

4. Who painted "The Morning Session"?
(a) Scarry.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Matisse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Scarry say she feels when she stops craving beauty?

2. What does Scarry think brings about the most social good?

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

4. To what kind of craving does Scarry compare beauty?

5. What does Matisse blame for her preference in trees?

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