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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Into what language was "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music for Piano" translated?
(a) Italian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Latin.
(d) German.

2. Who asked Cage to accompany her to a party to which he was not invited?
(a) Berta Huguenin.
(b) Pia Fries.
(c) Annemarie Schwarzenbach.
(d) Sonya Sekula.

3. Cage had a method for bringing about unpredictability where he tossed coins how many times?
(a) Six times.
(b) Four times.
(c) Two times.
(d) Three times.

4. "Goal: New Music, New Dance" was first published in what year?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1933.

5. In what city did Cage first present his lecture "45' for a Speaker"?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Leeds.
(c) Dublin.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Suzuki said after studying zen, men are men and mountains are what?

2. Where did Merce Cunningham study before going to New York City?

3. According to Cage, what was the method for bringing about unpredictability?

4. Cage attended a party to which he was not invited and caused the hostess to fetch what drink from the basement?

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

(see the answer key)

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