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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what theatre is the presentation of Chapter 5 located?
(a) Ford's Theatre.
(b) The Ambassador.
(c) The National Theatre.
(d) The Arena.

2. Why does Mailer's conversation with Macdonald become awkward in Chapter 4?
(a) Macdonald got the post at the New Yorker Mailer wants.
(b) Mailer has recently discovered he's on the Pulitzer short list.
(c) Macdonald is reviewing Mailer's book.
(d) Mailer is sleeping with Macdonald's wife.

3. What does Mailer state in Chapter 5 is the best course of action if you cannot please a liberal hostess?
(a) Get her a gift basket.
(b) Apologize profusely.
(c) Slip out inconspiculously.
(d) Wrong her completely.

4. What sport does Mailer liken the debate over Vietnam to in Chapter 5?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Bowling.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Football.

5. What did the performance space in this section used to be used for?
(a) A church.
(b) A vaudville house.
(c) A school auditorium.
(d) A movie theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does Mailer characterize Macdonald politically?

2. In Chapter 5, who attempts to silence de Grazia and Mailer as they squabble onstage?

3. How does Mailer offend the hostess in Chapter 4?

4. What phrase does Mailer use to stand in for any sort of improvised speech?

5. Who is emceeing when Mailer arrives to the theatre in Chapter 5?

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