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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion influenced Cage?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Islam.

2. When was "The Future of Music: Credo" first printed?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1934.

3. In what year was "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music for Piano" first published?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1946.

4. What composer wrote "The Art of the Fugue"?
(a) Johann Sebastian Bach.
(b) Ottorino Respighi.
(c) Karlheinz Stockhausen.
(d) Nikolai Medtner.

5. What male author did Cage ask Dr. Suzuki about at dinner?
(a) Graham Greene.
(b) George Orwell.
(c) James Joyce.
(d) Kurt Vonnegut.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. "Imaginary Landscape No. 4" was written for how many radios?

4. What university published Cage's book of lectures and essays?

5. What did Dr. Suzuki eat at dinner while everyone ate curries?

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