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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. In an after-note to "Lecture on Nothing," the author gets the audience to stop asking questions by answering with how many standardized answers?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 14.
(d) 1.

2. "On Robert Rauschenberg, Artist, and His Work" was first published in what city?
(a) Milan.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Athens.
(d) Venice.

3. Cage attended a party to which he was not invited and caused the hostess to fetch what drink from the basement?
(a) Rum.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Vodka.

4. "Lecture on Nothing" was written in a format where there are how many measures in each line?
(a) Three measures.
(b) Two measures.
(c) Four measures.
(d) Five measures.

5. Who made a recording of "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?"?
(a) D. J. Carter.
(b) A. G. Sampson.
(c) J. K. Adamson.
(d) C. F. Peters.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an after-note to "Lecture on Nothing," the author recalls the way in which he avoided what?

2. How many seconds is each line of "45' for a Speaker" supposed to be said in?

3. Dr. Suzuki ended a book by saying that even though he had become enlightened, he was still what?

4. In "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" Cage recalls asking if there was music played during meetings of what religion?

5. In "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" Cage wonders why he ever lost interest in what group?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cage say about the form of "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?"

2. What does Cage say about error in "45' for a Speaker"?

3. What does the author say about modern dance and whether it works?

4. Why did Vera Williams' children cry when she served them mushrooms on their steak?

5. How does Cage think an evolution of music due to percussion instruments will affect dancers and choreographers?

6. What happened when Cage told a technician during a recording session what to expect from his music?

7. How is the essay "Lecture on Nothing" formatted?

8. What does Cage say on the subject of poetry in "Lecture on Nothing"?

9. How does Cage say "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" should be delivered?

10. What does Cage say about classical ballet?

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