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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggested to Cage that he should give a talk that was nothing but stories?
(a) M.C. Richards.
(b) David Tudor.
(c) Merce Cunningham.
(d) Earle Brown.

2. Cage attended a party to which he was not invited and caused the hostess to fetch what drink from the basement?
(a) Rum.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Beer.

3. What two things does Cage say he grew up assuming were good for him?
(a) Mushrooms and cold weather.
(b) Sunshine and orange juice.
(c) Rain and pumpkin seeds.
(d) Music and nature.

4. "Goal: New Music, New Dance" was first published in what year?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1933.

5. When Cage first moved to the country, he lived in the small farmhouse with David Tudor, M. C. Richards, and what family?
(a) The Jamesons.
(b) The Bettanys.
(c) The Hills.
(d) The Weinribs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Cage say he grew up?

2. What college was Cage attending when he took a course where he wrote in the manner of Gertrude Stein?

3. Who did Erik Satie describe as stupid and weak, according to Cage's essay on him?

4. What did Cage really eat when he thought he was eating skunk cabbage?

5. Dr. Suzuki said after studying zen, men are men and mountains are what?

(see the answer key)

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