Comedy, says the scholar Henri Bergson, requires “an anesthesia of the heart,” because it is difficult to laugh at

anything __________________.



a. that is sad
b. about which we want to sing
c. that we don’t understand
d. about which we feel deeply


d

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A. Celts B. Goths C. Barbarians D. Visigoths

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Subtle refinements in the Parthenon's design ________ absolute regularity in order to create a more harmonious effect of the building on the viewer

A. achieve an almost B. deviate from C. mathematically produce D. conform to

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Which was the art movement that used broad sweeping expanses of color to evoke transcendent contemplative states?

a. Minimalism b. Color Field Painting c. Action Painting d. Gesturalism

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In La Traviata, which word did Verdi emphasize using vocal virtuosity?

a) "run!" b) "enjoy!" c) "love!" d) "death!"

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