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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What image is obviously coupled with Ruben's painting on pages 42 and 43?
(a) A photo shoot of a woman provocatively posed.
(b) A self-portrait by Rembrandt.
(c) A still life by Van Gogh.
(d) A publicity image of a famous movie star.

2. What could be the theme for all of the images included on pages 68 to 71?
(a) Power is forever corrupt.
(b) Death is a necessary part of life.
(c) Love will always lead to sorrow.
(d) Nudity does not always equal pleasure for the viewer,

3. How does the painter, Durer, create what he believes is the perfect nude?
(a) By sketching a beautiful nude from his imagination.
(b) By combining various parts from different female bodies to create a full nude.
(c) By selecting the most male-like female figures and using them as nudes.
(d) By holding competitions for the most beautiful naked woman and using the winner as a nude.

4. What is the most true about Chapter 4?
(a) There are no titles to the works.
(b) All of the images are oil paintings.
(c) There are no words used to describe the images.
(d) All of the subjects are nude or undressing.

5. Which of the following would be a good symbol for the collection of images on pages 68 to 71?
(a) A president with a burning flag.
(b) A nude woman with a rose.
(c) A corpse with a glass of wine.
(d) Two doves with an olive branch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image is the exception to the images featured on pages 36 and 37?

2. Why is a woman composed of two parts of one female identity, according to Berger et al.?

3. What makes the self-portraits on pages 80 and 81 interesting to the viewer?

4. What word best describes the overall affect of the combined images on pages 36 and 37?

5. What affect does a title have on a painting's meaning?

(see the answer key)

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