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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9: Chicago, Mamet writes that the culture of society could be summed up in one phrase, "That's how we do things in Chicago," the sub-text of which was what?
(a) Ignorance is bliss.
(b) You are doing things wrong.
(c) We are better than you.
(d) Not to question established conventions.

2. According to Mamet in Chapter 1: The Political Impulse, justice was seen by the Left as meaning what?
(a) The right to a fair trial.
(b) An increase in civil rights.
(c) Community service.
(d) Equality.

3. In Chapter 10: Milton Friedman Explained, Mamet writes that as opposed to asking, "What are the decisions?" Milton Friedman posed what question?
(a) "Who needs decisions".
(b) "Can't I make my own decisions".
(c) "Decisions for who".
(d) "Who makes decisions".

4. According to Mamet in Chapter 9: Chicago, there was something alluring about what infamous element of Chicago in his childhood?
(a) The Mafia.
(b) Dirty politics.
(c) The garbage hauling industry.
(d) The port authority.

5. According to Mamet in Chapter 7: Choice, a group that knows nothing of the world's history plopped in an isolated area on earth has what one factor that keeps it together?
(a) Shared denial of reality.
(b) Shared ability to see the future.
(c) Pride.
(d) The human element.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Alcatraz Island located?

2. According to Mamet in Chapter 1: The Political Impulse, justice was seen by the Right as meaning what?

3. What is the setting of the play "The Music Man"?

4. When was the novel "Lost Horizon" published?

5. Who wrote the book, music and lyrics for the play "The Music Man"?

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