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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, to what does Mailer compare the atmosphere of the Hay-Adams breakfast crowd?
(a) A class reunion.
(b) A press conference.
(c) A whorehouse.
(d) The running of the bulls,

2. Which of the following is not something Mailer is mentioned doing during his emceeing of Chapter 5?
(a) Rambling incoherently.
(b) Sweating through his shirt.
(c) Cursing.
(d) Slurring his speech.

3. In Chapter 1, what is significant about Mailer's state at the time he is arrested?
(a) He is asleep.
(b) He is sedated.
(c) He is naked.
(d) He is drunk.

4. How does Mailer offend the hostess in Chapter 4?
(a) He call her a loon.
(b) He refuses dinner.
(c) He forgets her name.
(d) He breaks her toilet.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer say he has sworn not to do, because it will support continued fighting Vietnam?
(a) Purchase Coors beer.
(b) Read the Washington Post.
(c) Pay a 10% increase in the income tax.
(d) Turn in aluminum as certain stations.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1 of Book II, to whom does the "writer" pass the baton?

2. What does Mailer tell Fontain about his arrest in Chapter 1?

3. Who paid the $65,000 required to fund the march?

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

5. Why do Mailer, Macdonald and Lowell want to be arrested first on Saturday?

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