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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year did Cage meet Merce Cunningham?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1937.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1938.

3. According to Cage's essay on him, Erik Satie was told he would "see" when he was how old?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 80.
(d) 70.

4. What did Cage question about Erik Satie?
(a) If they ever met.
(b) His relevance.
(c) His death.
(d) Who should take credit for his work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Cage says what kind of music is revolution?

2. According to Cage, who had probably never given Erik Satie a thought?

3. Who said there is evil in the world "to thicken the plot"?

4. What grade did Cage get in a college class the first time he wrote in the manner of Gertrude Stein?

5. "Edgard Varese" was first published in what publication?

(see the answer key)

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