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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "45' for a Speaker," Cage compares listening to Christian Wolff's music to suddenly doing what?
(a) Falling asleep.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Sneezing.

3. In "45' for a Speaker," Cage says a trip from where he is to what country is a complex series of experiences?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Japan.
(d) America.

4. Meister Eckhart said in sermons that he would like to be rid of what?
(a) Sin.
(b) The idea of good and evil.
(c) Salvation.
(d) God.

5. "Forerunners of Modern Music" was first published in what journal?
(a) The Tiger's Eye.
(b) The Lion's Paw.
(c) The Crow's Beak.
(d) The Shark's Tooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school did Merce Cunningham attend when he met Cage?

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

3. According to Cage, "Forerunners of Modern Music" was translated into another language by whom?

4. The essay "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music of Changes' and 'Imaginary Landscape No. 4'" was originally published in as part of what publication?

5. What two things does Cage say he grew up assuming were good for him?

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