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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. Whose introduction in London does Pound praise?

2. What was the focus of Rome, according to "Sparta 776 B.C.?"

3. Whose thought in London does Pound praise?

4. In which direction was the culture of Christian medieval?

5. What does the author say about borrowing money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the essay "Values."

2. 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?

3. What did H. L. Mencken write to Pound about usury? What was Pound's response?

4. What is the purpose of the essay "Guide?"

5. What does Pound say about old philosophy in comparison to men of his age in "Totalitarian?"

6. According to Pound, why do people write?

7. What does Pound say about the Catholic encyclical Quadrigesimo Anno?

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

9. Where did Pound work that contributed to his view of clerics? What is his view of clerics?

10. What does Pound seek in "Guide to Kulchur: Part Two"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pound discusses philosophy and philosophers frequently in "Guide to Kulchur". Explain how he feels about philosophy, as well as identifying the philosopher he admires the most.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Romanticism. How does Pound feel about Romanticism? Be specific.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Communism and Fascism. Which does Pound support? Why?

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