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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 changed in Scarry's vision when she found beauty in a certain tree?
(a) She saw patterns of the tree in other paintings.
(b) She saw the symbolism in all living things.
(c) She saw beauty in other trees.
(d) All of these.

2. How many conclusions did Scarry have about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

3. What does Scarry think beauty brings?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Calmness.
(c) Justice.
(d) All of these.

4. What is Scarry's second conclusion about Odysseus's visit?
(a) Beauty is life saving.
(b) Beauty is new.
(c) Beauty is sacred if it is mortal.
(d) Beauty is sacred if it is immortal.

5. Where did Scarry first see beauty in a certain tree?
(a) A book.
(b) A painting.
(c) A vacation.
(d) A dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times was Odyessus saved by beauty?

2. How does Scarry say education helps beauty?

3. What does Scarry say is the general attitude toward beauty?

4. What impulse does Scarry say beauty creates?

5. What does Scarry say beautiful does NOT always include?

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