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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. Why does the author want to perpetuate beauty?
(a) To show she is write.
(b) To make the world better.
(c) All of these.
(d) To make life happier.

2. What does Scarry say is our major limitation in seeing beauty?
(a) We do not remember past lives.
(b) We rely on our sight.
(c) We have to start from the beginning.
(d) We are burdened with physical needs.

3. What is a motif?
(a) A theme.
(b) A kind of poem.
(c) A repeated pattern.
(d) A way of expression.

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

5. How does Wittgenstein say Leonardo Da Vinci created pure beauty?
(a) He created what he wanted.
(b) He never sought for acclaim.
(c) He donated his profits.
(d) He copied others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Scarry's second conclusion about Odysseus's visit?

2. What kind of tree did Matisse always hate?

3. What does Scarry think brings about the most social good?

4. Why was Voroccio important to Da Vinci?

5. Who disavows the virtues of beauty?

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