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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Pay a 10% increase in the income tax.
(c) Turn in aluminum as certain stations.
(d) Read the Washington Post.

2. In Chapter 2, to whom does Mailer state he holds final allegiance?
(a) The government.
(b) Himself.
(c) Fellow artists.
(d) Hippies.

3. What is provided for the young men in Chapter 3's breakfast?
(a) Bananas and cantaloupe.
(b) Peanut butter and bread.
(c) Toasted English muffins.
(d) Granola.

4. In Chapter 4, what events does Mailer contend are always the same?
(a) Vietnam protests.
(b) Liberal parties.
(c) Book discussions.
(d) Rides from airports to hotels.

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?
(a) He should have participated.
(b) He should be an observer.
(c) He should be an organizer.
(d) He should be a nonpartisan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer agree to do the protest?

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

3. Why does Mailer's conversation with Macdonald become awkward in Chapter 4?

4. What crime would Mailer be guilty of in returning young men's draft cards during the march, according to the statement in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 1, Mailer claims that America's New Left is drawing its political aesthetic from what country?

(see the answer key)

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