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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many essays are in Part IV, Section VII?

2. Whose thought in London does Pound praise?

3. Who is commended in "The History of Philosophy Is ...?"

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

5. The first essay in Section I is called "______ of the Analects."

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pound say about philosophers in the opening of "The History of Philosophy Is ...?"

2. Why does Pound say he created "Digest of the Analects?"

3. What does Pound say about code-worship in "Books 'About'"?

4. Give an example of aesthetic criticism in "Guide to Kulchur".

5. What does Pound say about answering critics?

6. Why does Pound say Jefferson was wise in "Human Wishes?"

7. What is Montessori education?

8. How does Pound feel about "The New Learning?"

9. According to Pound, why do people write?

10. How does Pound's view of Dr. Johnson's 'London' and T. S. Eliot's preface in it change after he breaks from them to discuss various writings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the Modernist movement. Explain how Pound's "Guide to Kulchur" fits into the Modernist movement.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Pound's perspective on Confucius and Chinese culture. What specific benefits does he associated with studying Chinese history and culture?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the Victorian Age. How does Pound feel about Victorians? Be specific.

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