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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author assert about vision?
(a) Vision is a reciprocal function.
(b) Vision is a chemical reaction.
(c) Vision is a mechanical function.
(d) Vision is common to all living things.

2. Magritte's painting is an example of what type of artwork?
(a) Realism.
(b) Expressionism.
(c) Surrealism.
(d) Impressionism.

3. What is surprising to see mixed in with the images on pages 40 and 41?
(a) A Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
(b) Elephants in a circus.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) Slices of ham.

4. Which words best describe Chapter 1 as a whole?
(a) Windows, words, sight.
(b) Sight, words, perspective.
(c) Camera, sight, words.
(d) Sight, history, misinterpretation.

5. What does the author use "The Key of Dreams" as an example of?
(a) The gap between words and image.
(b) The use of words with image.
(c) The use of bad titles.
(d) The use of poetry in image.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which statement is NOT true about viewing an image made in the past?

3. To what area is the single eye of perspective unique?

4. What is unique about the Cubist images in Chapter 2 on pages 38 and 39?

5. What is similar about all of the women in the images on pages 36 and 37?

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