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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mailer respond to the band's ritual in Chapter 6?
(a) He looks about confused.
(b) He quickly loses interest.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He is enthralled.

2. Who speaks with Mitch Goodman at the Justice Department in Chapter 4?
(a) Noam Chomsky.
(b) Norman Mailer.
(c) Robert Lowell.
(d) Dr. Ben Spock.

3. At what time in Chapter 8 does Teague begin his lectures again?
(a) 8 AM.
(b) 12 PM.
(c) 5 AM.
(d) 4 PM.

4. How is Mailer dressed for court in Chapter 9?
(a) A dashiki.
(b) A tee shirt and jeans.
(c) A vest, tie, and cufflinks.
(d) He is naked.

5. In Chapter 1, how long does Mailer suggest it will take to accurately understand the value of the March?
(a) 5-10 years.
(b) 10-20 years.
(c) 40-50 years.
(d) 100 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mailer signal that he wants to be arrested at the beginning of Chapter 6?

2. According to Mailer in Chapter 5, how big is the praking lot tot he Pentagon?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer specifically not want done to him at the protest, should the police sweep in?

4. Who arrives in in Chapter 4 as the protesters are forming ranks?

5. According to mailer in Chapter 1, which of the following qualities is definitely not necessary in a protagonist for the story of the March?

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