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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cage says in his foreword that he has been writing articles and giving lectures for over how many years?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

2. What two things does Cage say he grew up assuming were good for him?
(a) Mushrooms and cold weather.
(b) Rain and pumpkin seeds.
(c) Music and nature.
(d) Sunshine and orange juice.

3. In the introduction to "Four Statements on the Dance," Cage recalls commissioning the P.E. department at what school to play his music?
(a) FSC.
(b) UGA.
(c) NYU.
(d) UCLA.

4. Where did Cage recall taking eight children to a zoo?
(a) Bear Mountain Park.
(b) Bear Mountain Lake.
(c) Bear Lake Park.
(d) Bear Lake Mountain.

5. What did Dr. Suzuki eat at dinner while everyone ate curries?
(a) Raw fruits and vegetables.
(b) Bread pudding.
(c) Rice.
(d) Pork chops.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cage, "Forerunners of Modern Music" was translated into what other language?

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

3. Cage had a method for bringing about unpredictability where he tossed how many coins?

4. What female author did Cage ask Dr. Suzuki about at dinner?

5. When was "The Future of Music: Credo" first presented?

(see the answer key)

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