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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "On Robert Rauschenberg, Artist, and His Work" was first published in what publication?
(a) Aardschok.
(b) Citywide.
(c) Select.
(d) Metro.

2. "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.

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

4. "Lecture on Nothing" was originally printed in what year?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1946.

5. Where did Merce Cunningham study before going to New York City?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introduction to "Four Statements on the Dance," Cage recalls seeing unhappiness in what man's face because his music was rarely performed?

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

3. "Goal: New Music, New Dance" was first published in what year?

4. In the "Strategy" section of "Forerunners of Modern Music," what term does Cage say "is properly mind-controlled"?

5. "Goal: New Music, New Dance" was written by Cage in what city?

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