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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "45' for a Speaker," Cage says a trip from where he is to what country is a complex series of experiences?
(a) Egypt.
(b) America.
(c) Japan.
(d) New Zealand.

2. What two things does Cage say he grew up assuming were good for him?
(a) Rain and pumpkin seeds.
(b) Music and nature.
(c) Sunshine and orange juice.
(d) Mushrooms and cold weather.

3. Cage had a method for bringing about unpredictability where he tossed coins how many times?
(a) Four times.
(b) Six times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Two times.

4. Cage says what kind of music is revolution?
(a) Percussion.
(b) Classical.
(c) Jazz.
(d) String.

5. What was the name of Cage's dentist, as stated in his story after "In This Day..."?
(a) Dr. Crogan.
(b) Dr. Heyman.
(c) Dr. Harrison.
(d) Dr. Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cage commissioned a school's P.E. department to play his music to accompany what?

2. All three parts of "Composition as Process" were given in what country?

3. In "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" Cage says he never lived in one place more than how long?

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

5. Cage recalls going to the Bolshoi Ballet with whom?

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