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jessicacav

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The mythological subjects featured in Pompeian mural paintings are thought to have been modeled on
 
  A) lost Greek paintings.
  B) sacred Etruscan texts.
  C) lost Roman sculptures.
  D) actual events in the lives of the owners.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Fourth Style paintings in Pompeii?
 
  A) The latest examples date to the period before the earthquake.
  B) Most of them date to the period between the earthquake and the volcanic eruption.
  C) Figural and architectural decoration is rare in Fourth Style paintings.
  D) Most of them were painted on floors instead of walls.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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