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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. In a letter to Kittredge in Part Six, Chapter 21, how many men does Harry say they lost while trying to get to Cuba?

2. Who tells Harry that Castro did not want the missiles but Khrushchev convinced him to take them?

3. Harry's father writes him a letter in Part V, Chapter thirty-three, who does he say died?

4. Who does Kittredge write to tell Harry that Sam has married?

5. What is the name of Kittredge's friend who has an affair with JFK?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Harry report his information to, and how is he serving several masters?

2. Why does Arnie Rosen seem to have a grudge against Harry?

3. How do Hugh and Kittredge help Harry with the Boris situation?

4. What does Chevi reveal about Libertad la Lengua?

5. What important event takes place in Part Six, Chapters 19 with the CIA?

6. Who are the famous men that Modene has affairs with?

7. How does Harry's rise to his father's side mirror the country's expectation that Bobby Kennedy will somehow help to fill the place his brother left?

8. How does the faulty wiretap scenario in Part V, Chapters 21 - 30 illustrate the problems inherent in serving different interests?

9. What are two of the dual personalities that appear in Part IV, Chapters 25 - 30?

10. How is Harry's recording of the invasion of The Bay of Pigs as a journal rather than letters to Kittredge important as a real breakthrough for them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Harlot's Ghost" is the story of Harry Hubbard's adventures in the CIA. Analyze the character of Harry from the first few chapters of the text. Who is Harry married to at the beginning of the novel? How did Harry get involved in the CIA? What happened to Kittredge's first husband and her son?

Essay Topic 2

In "Harlot's Ghost", Harry discusses his parents' connection with the CIA. These connections also define Mailer's view of the CIA. Research and explore the CIA and how it correlates to Harry's family. What is the CIA? How is Harry's family involved in the CIA? What do the CIA do for America? How do Harry's personal and familial connections draw him into the CIA?

Essay Topic 3

In the process of creating a story, the author's choices in style meld to become the writer's voice, his or her own unique style. Examine Mailer's use of style in "Harlot's Ghost" and how it affects the overall story. What choices does Mailer use in his writing that shows his unique style? Does Mailer use tactical choices in grammar or word usage? How can sentence and paragraph length affect the overall story? What kind of imagery does Mailer use?

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