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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. Next to what famous left icon's bunk does Mailer lay down at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Noam Chomsky.
(b) Wavy Gravy.
(c) Abbie Hoffman.
(d) Dan Berrigan.

2. According to mailer in Chapter 1, which of the following qualities is definitely not necessary in a protagonist for the story of the March?
(a) He should have participated.
(b) He should be an organizer.
(c) He should be a nonpartisan.
(d) He should be an observer.

3. What does one of the older gentlemen tell a young black man who gets overly angry in Chapter 4?
(a) To lead the way to the Pentagon.
(b) To have a swig of scotch.
(c) To just go home.
(d) To speak to one of the monitors.

4. How many young men in Chapter 3 will go to the Department of Justice to represent those turning in their draft cards?
(a) 10.
(b) About 150.
(c) About 40.
(d) About 100.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer say he has sworn not to do, because it will support continued fighting Vietnam?

2. Who is Mailer's lawyer in Chapter 9?

3. What is Mailer worried about missing at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

5. Which character in Chapter 3 is astounded by the fact that the papers were kind to Mailer's performance and not his?

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