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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 kind of limitation does Scarry say keeps most people from seeing beauty?
(a) Religious.
(b) Physical.
(c) Mental.
(d) Emotional.

2. What kind of book is this?
(a) Hypnotical.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Self Help.
(d) Historical.

3. What does Scarry try to include in her writing?
(a) Emphasis.
(b) Religion.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Doctrine.

4. What implications are investigated in the section on being fair?
(a) Legal implication.
(b) None of these.
(c) Religious implications.
(d) Moral implications.

5. What does Scarry say the metaphysical aspect of beauty validates?
(a) The arts.
(b) Objects.
(c) People.
(d) Objectification.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matisse say her preference in trees kept her from doing?

2. What was Iris Murdoch's occupation?

3. In what field was beauty taboo when this book was written?

4. What was Matisse's occupation?

5. What does the vulnerable person who admires beauty risk?

(see the answer key)

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