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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 new "London" does Pound discuss?

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

3. Where will newness NOT be missed?

4. Who does Pound say was wise to oppose usury?

5. Civilization involves a sound balance of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pound say about the lowest noises that can be heard?

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

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

4. What does "Maxims of Prudence" say about collaborating with men?

5. What does Pound say about Shakespeare's plays? About his poetry?

6. Explain the essay "Values."

7. Why did the Catholic Church lose to Luther, according to Pound?

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

9. What is usury? How does Pound relate usury to rulers of people?

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

Identify, define, and explain the two mystical states Pound discusses in "Neo-Platonicks Etc."

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast aristocracy and oligarchy. What are Pound's views on each? Which is a "better" form of government, according to Pound? Why?

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