Aertsen's The Meat Stall (18.31) might have a ___________meaning

The sentiment of the "cherry blossom" in sakura symbolizes

a. the human life cycle. b. the cultural importance of horticulture. c. the changing of the seasons. d. immortality.

Which of the following events robbed Beethoven of his creativity for several years beginning in 1815?

a. negative reviews by music critics b. onset of his deafness c. change in ownership at the Theatre on the River Wien d. ongoing custody battle over his nephew, Karl