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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, Section VII, Maxims of Prudence, Human Wishes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the moderns conquer?
(a) Philosophical discourse.
(b) Economic stability.
(c) Material reality.
(d) Spiritual open-mindedness.

2. What program of Pound's will bring ideas to everyone and all will know their positions?
(a) New philosophy.
(b) New learning.
(c) New culture.
(d) New religion.

3. The author ends "The History of Philosophy Is ...?" with the claim that discoveries are made by whom?
(a) The lucky.
(b) The studious.
(c) Gluttons and addicts.
(d) Uneducated and the unenlightened.

4. "Italy" argues that a vast civilization is contained within a few hundred Italian what?
(a) Painters.
(b) Musicians.
(c) Sculptors.
(d) Writers.

5. "Savoir Faire" begins by asking what we mean to do when we ______.
(a) Write.
(b) Debate.
(c) Learn.
(d) Act.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the author claim that a bloke with small means could still see the best of Europe?

2. What types of artists are the subject of the author's observations in "Guide?"

3. According to Pound, all men should be able to combine the practical and ______.

4. What composer does the author comment on in "Kulchur: Part Two?"

5. What philosopher is the subject of the first essay in Section I?

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