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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Cage when the depression began?
(a) Japan.
(b) Africa.
(c) Canada.
(d) Europe.

2. Cage says the trouble with what city is its past?
(a) Los Vegas.
(b) Compton.
(c) Denver.
(d) Knoxville.

3. According to Cage, it would be act of charity for people to do what when they come across Erik Satie's records?
(a) Smash them.
(b) Buy them.
(c) Give them as gifts.
(d) Steal them.

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

5. "Music of Changes" was originally written for what instrument?
(a) Violin.
(b) Piano.
(c) Flute.
(d) Bass.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" was first recorded in how many parts?

2. What did Cage really eat when he thought he was eating skunk cabbage?

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

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

5. According to Cage, "Forerunners of Modern Music" was translated into what other language?

(see the answer key)

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