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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cage says the trouble with what city is its past?
(a) Denver.
(b) Los Vegas.
(c) Knoxville.
(d) Compton.

2. "Where Are We Going? And What Are We Doing?" was first recorded in how many parts?
(a) Five parts.
(b) Four parts.
(c) Six parts.
(d) Three parts.

3. When was "Experimental Music" first presented?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1957.

4. What U.S. state did Cage say is more interesting than Kansas, in "45' for a Speaker"?
(a) Washington.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Iowa.
(d) Ohio.

5. What did Cage question about Erik Satie?
(a) If they ever met.
(b) His death.
(c) Who should take credit for his work.
(d) His relevance.

Short Answer Questions

1. All three parts of "Composition as Process" were given in what country?

2. Who did Erik Satie describe as stupid and weak, according to Cage's essay on him?

3. Yun Kiang met a man who acted like what animal?

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

5. What country did Cage's dad falsely say the family would visit?

(see the answer key)

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