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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. In "The History of Philosophy Is ...?" the author notes that many philosophers tried to understand the world totally apart from what?
(a) Observation.
(b) Experience.
(c) Science.
(d) Religion.

2. Whose introduction in London does Pound praise?
(a) T. S. Eliot's.
(b) Anne Sexton's.
(c) George Gordon, Lord Byron's.
(d) Dr. Johnson's.

3. Civilization involves a sound balance of what?
(a) People.
(b) Education.
(c) Values.
(d) Arts and science.

4. Pound describes the "Tempio Malatestiano" as both an apex and a(n) ______.
(a) Innovation.
(b) Stereotype.
(c) Failure.
(d) Travesty.

5. What is not yet rotted by "usury" or the practice of making money from money?
(a) The Vatican.
(b) Europe.
(c) Asia.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Greek epics have been given insufficient attention, according to Pound?

2. What program of Pound's will bring ideas to everyone and all will know their positions?

3. Who was the grandfather of Descartes?

4. What is the first essay in Section II?

5. How many essays are contained in Section I?

(see the answer key)

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