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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 Beauty's aim should be?
(a) To improve society.
(b) To combat evil.
(c) To show truth.
(d) To tell the future.

2. What did Andreas write about?
(a) Fraternity.
(b) Religion.
(c) History.
(d) Slavery.

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

4. What kind of writing from Danto is cited in this book?
(a) A song.
(b) A sonnet.
(c) An anthem.
(d) A couplet.

5. What does Scarry say has an immortal reach?
(a) Music.
(b) Anger.
(c) Memory.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree did Matisse love?

2. Who says that beauty removes us from our bodies?

3. How did Scarry's doubtful friend study her ideas about beauty?

4. What does Scarry say is the first form of art replication?

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

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