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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 3, what does Mailer resolve to do?
(a) Slip out of Washingotn in the afternoon.
(b) Get arrested.
(c) Stay sober for the march.
(d) Punch Mitch Goodman.

2. In Chapter 5, what is Mailer's mind racing to figure out?
(a) The best way to get arrested.
(b) WHich set of camera's is CBS.
(c) What Mitch Goodman is.
(d) Where the best shade is.

3. What is significant about the way Lowell recites his poetry in Chapter 6?
(a) He speaks incredibly quietly.
(b) He does not use notes.
(c) He pauses for minutes at a time.
(d) He affects a British accent.

4. At the end of Chapter 4, between which two individuals does a tension develop?
(a) Van Cleve and de Grazia.
(b) Rubin and Dellinger.
(c) de Grazia and Kunstler.
(d) Dellinger and Goodman.

5. In what month is the March held?
(a) January.
(b) April.
(c) July.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what ancient monument does Mailer compare the Pentagon in Chapter 4?

2. What does Mailer state in Chapter 5 is the best course of action if you cannot please a liberal hostess?

3. Why did march planning committee visit the Pentagon numerous times before the march?

4. The opening of the novel is taken from an article in which publication?

5. Why does Mailer determine it is time to get arrested in the end of Chapter 5?

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