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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V, Section XI, Arabia Deserta, Kung, Chaucer Was Framed?, Happy Days, The Promised Land.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country's textbooks are addressed in "Textbooks?"
(a) France.
(b) Holland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

2. What habit does America have about history, according to Pound?
(a) Slanting it.
(b) Arguing it.
(c) Ignoring it.
(d) Rewriting it.

3. What does the author see as swiftness in a given field?
(a) Being genuine.
(b) Being compassionate.
(c) Being strong.
(d) Being a leader.

4. "Europe or The Setting" opens with a discussion of European what?
(a) Writings.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Composers.
(d) Paintings.

5. Who does Pound want to write for?
(a) Educators.
(b) The future leaders.
(c) The average man.
(d) The cultured.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Arabia Deserta" begins with discussions of old writings that identify high and low what?

2. What opposes the arts, melody, and design?

3. Since when has American been imbecilic, according to Pound?

4. What does Pound say American can learn from?

5. What kind of piece is "Guide to Kulchur?"

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