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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cage, "Forerunners of Modern Music" was translated into what other language?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Italian.

2. In what month were all three parts of "Composition as Process" given?
(a) May.
(b) January.
(c) July,
(d) September.

3. "The Future of Music: Credo" was first printed to accompany a recording from whom?
(a) Samuel Sawnee.
(b) Adam White.
(c) George Avakian.
(d) John Helen.

4. What female author did Cage ask Dr. Suzuki about at dinner?
(a) Charlotte Brontë.
(b) George Eliot.
(c) Gertrude Stein.
(d) Louisa May Alcott.

5. In what state was "The Future of Music: Credo" first printed?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Massachusetts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Each line of text in "Composition as Process--1: Changes" was meant to be read in what time period?

2. What was the occupation of the person Cage thanks at the end of his foreword?

3. In what year was "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music for Piano" first published?

4. What was Cage's wife's name?

5. "Music of Changes" was originally written for what instrument?

(see the answer key)

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