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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Edgard Varese" was first published in what publication?
(a) Nutida Musik.
(b) Musical Traditions.
(c) Critical Musicology Journal.
(d) Muzica Moderna.

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

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

4. What was the occupation of the person Cage thanks at the end of his foreword?
(a) Sound mixer.
(b) Radio disc jockey.
(c) Professor of music.
(d) Bank teller.

5. In an after-note to "Lecture on Nothing," the author recalls the way in which he avoided what?
(a) Babysitting.
(b) Jury duty.
(c) Psychoanalysis.
(d) Jail time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What group asked Cage whether the American avant-garde followed the same direction as the European one?

3. "Lecture on Nothing" was originally printed in what month?

4. When was "The Future of Music: Credo" first printed?

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

(see the answer key)

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