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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Addenda: 1952, As Sextant, Introductory Textbook.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of the focus in "Guide" is on intellectuals from what country?
(a) The United States.
(b) England.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

2. What important structures are discussed in "Examples of Civilization?"
(a) Cultural.
(b) Political.
(c) Religious.
(d) Architectural.

3. Why would Pound not give the first book of the "Nicomachean Ethics" to a young man?
(a) It is poorly written.
(b) It is incomplete.
(c) It is meant to be read last.
(d) It confuses.

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

5. Who does Pound say was wise to oppose usury?
(a) Washington.
(b) Adams.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose ideas must the Catholic Church take seriously in order revive?

2. What percentage of the time should one not respond to criticisms of one's artwork?

3. The man discussed in the epilogue is described as the last ______ mind.

4. Why is a new angle useful in writing?

5. What happens to civilization when people prefer a small amount of great things to a large amount of average things?

(see the answer key)

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