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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cage had a method for bringing about unpredictability where he tossed coins how many times?
(a) Four times.
(b) Two times.
(c) Six times.
(d) Three times.

2. In "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" Cage recalls once when he thought he was going East, but he was really going in what direction?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) Southwest.

3. Who had 12 tones and governed the La Domaine Musicale, according to Cage's essay on Erik Satie?
(a) Ronaldo Di Bucca.
(b) Thomas Mann.
(c) Samuel Graham.
(d) Pierre Boulez.

4. Where did Merce Cunningham study before going to New York City?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Boston.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. How many days did it take Cage's friend to sort through a box of spices and foods that had become mixed up in transit?
(a) One day.
(b) Five days.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cage recalls his Aunt Marge saying she loved what more than her husband?

2. Who translated "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music for Piano" into another language?

3. Into what language was "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music for Piano" translated?

4. Cage says what kind of music is revolution?

5. What is the name of the type of Robert Rauschenberg work that involves multiplicity and cannot be rolled up?

(see the answer key)

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