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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cage's essay on him, Erik Satie was told he would "see" when he was how old?
(a) 50.
(b) 70.
(c) 60.
(d) 80.

2. The essay "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music of Changes' and 'Imaginary Landscape No. 4'" was originally published in what city?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Palo Alto.

3. Cage says in his foreword that he has been writing articles and giving lectures for over how many years?
(a) 25.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

4. According to Cage, who had probably never given Erik Satie a thought?
(a) Nikolai Medtner.
(b) Karlheinz Stockhausen.
(c) Manuel de Falla.
(d) Ottorino Respighi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Forerunners of Modern Music" was first published in what year?

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

3. Cage had a method for bringing about unpredictability where he tossed how many coins?

4. Who translated "Composition: To Describe the Process of Composition Used in 'Music for Piano" into another language?

5. "Forerunners of Modern Music" was first published in what journal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cage say that compositions indeterminate with respect to their performance are by definition experimental?

2. How much concern do Cage and his colleagues seem to have about how their work is perceived and received by its hearers?

3. How does Cage go about exploring the work of each composer he mentions in "Composition as Process--2: Indeterminacy"?

4. What does Cage comment on in the article "Forerunners of Modern Music"?

5. How does Cage describe the creation of "Music for Piano"?

6. How does Cage think most people feel about experimentation?

7. In "Experimental Music: Doctrine," how does Cage respond when asked what he had to say about rhythm?

8. Why does Cage format "Erik Satie" in a way where he and Satie never hear what the other is saying?

9. Why does the author say he is grateful to Richard K. Winslow?

10. How does Cage feel about writing his article about Erik Satie, as portrayed in the article?

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