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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Beauty and Being Wrong.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of moment does Scarry say precedes most errors?
(a) A moment of clarity.
(b) A moment of revelation.
(c) A moment of confusion.
(d) A moment of decision.

2. What is Scarry's third conclusion about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Beauty is new.
(b) Beauty can be evil.
(c) Beauty cannot always last.
(d) Beauty is life saving.

3. What kind of moment does Scarry say follows most errors?
(a) A moment of clarity.
(b) A moment of revelation.
(c) A moment of confusion.
(d) A moment of decision.

4. Why was Voroccio important to Da Vinci?
(a) He had an affair with Da Vinci.
(b) He inspired Da Vinci.
(c) He was a father figure to Da Vinci.
(d) He tutored under Da Vinci.

5. To what kind of craving does Scarry compare beauty?
(a) Food.
(b) Sex.
(c) Water.
(d) Shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who painted "The Morning Session"?

2. What did Scarry say many philosophers had a hard time doing?

3. What kind of approach does Scarry say feminism takes?

4. Who wrote about Odysseus?

5. What kind of error does Scarry say is not an error of beauty?

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