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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. What instrument does Mailer keep hearing as he marches to the Washington Memorial in Chapter 2?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Snare drum.
(c) Saxophone.
(d) Guitar.

2. How does Mailer signal that he wants to be arrested at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) He crosses a rope line.
(b) He throws a can at a police cruiser.
(c) He lays prostrate on the ground.
(d) He punches an MP.

3. What phrase does Mailer use to stand in for any sort of improvised speech?
(a) Speaking-in-public.
(b) Winging.
(c) Holding court.
(d) Orating.

4. What does Mailer state in Chapter 5 is the best course of action if you cannot please a liberal hostess?
(a) Wrong her completely.
(b) Get her a gift basket.
(c) Slip out inconspiculously.
(d) Apologize profusely.

5. Which descriptor best describes Mailer's feelings while watching Lowell speak in Chapter 6?
(a) Enamored.
(b) Langorous.
(c) Envious.
(d) Bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an area that the attorney of Chapter 4 gets permission for protest activity?

2. In Chapter 4, to what does Mailer compare the people on the bus?

3. At which hotel is Mailer staying?

4. What is provided for the young men in Chapter 3's breakfast?

5. Which writer does Mailer think he is a stand-in for the young people in Chapter 7?

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