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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Section III, Guide, Italy, Aeschylus and ..., Monumental, Section IV, The History of Philosophy is ...?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sort of ideas are the men of today almost exclusively concerned with, according to Pound?
(a) Ideas that do not actually exist.
(b) Ideas that are meant to lead culture to evolve.
(c) Ideas that guide action and serve as rules of conduct.
(d) Ideas that guide action and serve as rules of conduct.

2. What did the author experience after finishing the book addressed in "Monumental?"
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Catharsis.
(d) Joy.

3. Ancient Chinese sculpture had a vortex of intense ______.
(a) Peace.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Balance.
(d) Maturity.

4. What did the moderns conquer?
(a) Material reality.
(b) Economic stability.
(c) Philosophical discourse.
(d) Spiritual open-mindedness.

5. In which direction was the culture of Christian medieval?
(a) Outward.
(b) Circular.
(c) Inward.
(d) Vertical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author does the author deal with in "Monumental?"

2. What is the initial focus of "Ici Je Teste?"

3. When the author presents examples in "Aeschylus and ...," what does he say he is doing?

4. How does real knowledge go into men, according to the author?

5. What book does the author discuss in "Monumental?"

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