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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Art Appreciation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many stories in Japan feature the rescue of what?
(a) People.
(b) Art pieces.
(c) Monks.
(d) Tea masters.

2. What does Zennism mean?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Silence.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Peace.

3. America's own __________________ shows the power of tea.
(a) Asian restaurants.
(b) Boston Tea Party.
(c) Green tea.
(d) Tea time.

4. What does Taoism say about right and wrong?
(a) They are objective.
(b) They are concrete.
(c) They are not arguable.
(d) They are relative and not absolute.

5. What does the "religion of aestheticism" celebrate?
(a) The beautiful, the pure, and the harmonious.
(b) The colorful and bright.
(c) That which is in unity.
(d) The peaceful and muted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many tried to play the harp--could it be mastered?

2. The viewer is drawn to what about the artist?

3. It is unfortunate that Taoism and Zennism, which are so intimately linked to Teaism, have had no very good translations for who to digest properly?

4. Taoism emphasizes what?

5. Why has the exact meaning of Tao changed based upon context?

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