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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 ineffective.
(b) It is incoherent.
(c) It is plausible.
(d) It is dangerous.

2. How did Da Vinci create beauty?
(a) He was an inventor.
(b) He painted.
(c) He sketched.
(d) All of these.

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

4. What was Matisse's occupation?
(a) Actor.
(b) Professor.
(c) Painter.
(d) Poet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second phase used to illustrate the link between beauty and justice?

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

3. Why did Matisse have the fear she did?

4. What kind of life does Scarry want to make beautiful?

5. What about beauty did those wanting to banish it say was destructive?

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