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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man discussed in the epilogue is described as the last ______ mind.

2. What author is addressed at the beginning of "Study of Physiognomy?"

3. How does Pound feel about the philosopher discussed in "To Recapitulate?"

4. What does Pound recommend in "Precedents?"

5. Who does Pound believe is superior to Aristotle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two mystical states explained by Pound? How do they affect philosophers?

2. Explain Pound's famous Cantos.

3. What does Pound say about Plato in "To Recapitulate?"

4. What does "Kung" say about Confucius?

5. What significance does Grant have in American history, according to Pound?

6. What does pastoral mean? How does Pound use it in "Epilogue?"

7. What did Mussolini say about poetry? What does Pound think of this?

8. Why are the Victorians significant to Pound?

9. What is the relationship between usury and the arts?

10. What is Pound's analysis of Aristotle in "Watch the Beaneries?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Pound's perspective on Confucius and Chinese culture. What specific benefits does he associated with studying Chinese history and culture?

Essay Topic 2

What is Pound's view of religion? How did he come to that view?

Essay Topic 3

Identify and explain each of Pound's three important modes of thought.

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