________, born in California and reared in an atmosphere that precluded allegiance to musical orthodoxy, loved Chinese music and modal church music, country fiddle tunes, early American hymns, and Irish folk tunes.

The mission of the National Endowment of the Arts, as defined when it was first funded by Congress in 1967, was

a) to teach the public how to see and appreciate "advanced art." b) to censor art. c) to give tax deductions to art gallery dealers and auction houses. d) to impose a state-sponsored artistic style.

All the following statements are true of Béla Bartók EXCEPT?

a) he made field recordings of folk music in South America b) he was influenced by complex rhythms of folk music c) he emigrated to the U.S. in 1940 d) his six string quartets rank among the greatest in the literature