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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, Section VII, Maxims of Prudence, Human Wishes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who must cut corners, according to "Kulchur: Part One?"
(a) Educators.
(b) Governmental rulers.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Military rulers.

2. In "March 12th," who gives serious answers to serious questions?
(a) The philosopher.
(b) The civilized man.
(c) Government officials.
(d) The educated man.

3. What is the effect Pound sees in usury?
(a) Destroying personal lives.
(b) Destroying families.
(c) Destroying culture.
(d) Destroying business.

4. What is compared to culture in the essay "Vortex?"
(a) Theatre.
(b) Literature.
(c) Music.
(d) Sculpture.

5. What type of people are the subject of "Sophists?"
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Painters.
(c) Psychologists.
(d) Physicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pound discuss at the beginning of "Sparta 776 B.C.?"

2. Whose thought in London does Pound praise?

3. What recent social encyclical comments on economic matters?

4. How many pages is "Monumental?"

5. The author ends "The History of Philosophy Is ...?" with the claim that discoveries are made by whom?

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