The Doors of Perception, and Heaven and Hell Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who used to say that when he self-flagellated God would deny him nothing? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 2)

Saint John.

The Cure d'Ars.

Benedict XVI.

The Apostle Paul.

2.

What is the difference, according to the author, between the Japanese butcher bird painting and Hardy's thrush? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 5)

The Western bird wants to teach the viewer something, whereas the Eastern bird is content to simply be.

There is no difference; they are very similar paintings in terms of their visionary qualities.

The Western bird is surrounded by foliage, while the Eastern bird is not.

Each bird is painted in a very different style due to the difference in culture.

3.

What does the author say about vision-inducing devices and effects at the beginning of Appendix 3? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 3)

They have played a greater role in popular entertainment than in fine arts.

They have played a greater role in fine art than in popular entertainment.

They have played a greater role in religion than in fine art.

They have played a greater role in popular entertainment than in religion.

4.

Which of La Tour's paintings does the author mention by name at the end of Appendix 4? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 4)

"Old Man in a Boat."

"Beneficence."

"Nativity."

"Creation."

5.

What is the subject of most of La Tour's paintings? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 4)

Landscapes and nature.

Still-life images of fruit and flowers.

An object seen by the light of a single candle.

Women performing daily tasks.

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