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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Dr. Suzuki said after studying zen, men are men and mountains are what?
(a) Men.
(b) Gods.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Hills.

3. What composer wrote "Indices"?
(a) Julius Eastman.
(b) Christian Wolff.
(c) Morton Feldman.
(d) Earle Brown.

4. What is the name of the type of Robert Rauschenberg work that involves multiplicity and cannot be rolled up?
(a) Merge.
(b) Link.
(c) Alloy.
(d) Combine.

5. What was Cage's wife's name?
(a) Xenia.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Rhoda.
(d) Sonia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Merce Cunningham study before going to New York City?

3. "On Robert Rauschenberg, Artist, and His Work" was first published in what city?

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

5. Cage recalls his Aunt Marge saying she loved what more than her husband?

(see the answer key)

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