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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Merce Cunningham study before going to New York City?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Boston.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Seattle.

2. Cage attended a party to which he was not invited and caused the hostess to fetch what drink from the basement?
(a) Red wine.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Rum.
(d) Beer.

3. What school did Merce Cunningham attend when he met Cage?
(a) The Art Institute of Chicago.
(b) The Cornish School.
(c) Otis College.
(d) Pratt Institute.

4. How many days did it take Cage's friend to sort through a box of spices and foods that had become mixed up in transit?
(a) Three days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) One day.
(d) Five days.

5. In what month did Cage first present his lecture "45' for a Speaker"?
(a) April.
(b) August.
(c) May.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meister Eckhart said in sermons that he would like to be rid of what?

2. How many seconds is each line of "45' for a Speaker" supposed to be said in?

3. "Forerunners of Modern Music" was first published in what journal?

4. In the introduction to "Four Statements on the Dance," Cage says Bonnie Bird had danced with whom?

5. "Goal: New Music, New Dance" was written by Cage in what city?

(see the answer key)

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