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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 area of writing is the focus of "The Promised Land?"
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Wilde's drama.
(c) Haiku.
(d) English verse.

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

3. Since when has American been imbecilic, according to Pound?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1931.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1900.

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

5. The enemies of mankind are those who ossify what?
(a) Thought.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Economics.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pound recommend in "Precedents?"

3. What country's textbooks are addressed in "Textbooks?"

4. In what year does the author claim that a bloke with small means could still see the best of Europe?

5. In "March 12th," who gives serious answers to serious questions?

(see the answer key)

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