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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Beauty and Being Fair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarry say about the demotion of beauty?
(a) It is plausible.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) It is ineffective.
(d) It is incoherent.

2. How does a bad vase give value to something else?
(a) It doesn't detract from beauty.
(b) It lowers the standards.
(c) It provides opposition.
(d) It allows the maker practice.

3. Who disavows the virtues of beauty?
(a) Those who have no beauty.
(b) Those who are selfish.
(c) Those who are afraid.
(d) Those who hoard beauty.

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

5. What does Scarry say the metaphysical aspect of beauty validates?
(a) The arts.
(b) Objects.
(c) People.
(d) Objectification.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a God impervious to according to Scarry?

2. What kind of book is this?

3. Who says that beauty decenters the viewer?

4. What does an onlooker of beauty often wish?

5. What realm does beauty live in now according to Scarry?

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