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

2. How does Mailer dismiss de Grazia from the stage to begin emceeing the night in Chapter 5?
(a) He waltzes him off the stage.
(b) He pushes him over.
(c) He orders him to fetch some water.
(d) He slaps his behind.

3. Who is emceeing when Mailer arrives to the theatre in Chapter 5?
(a) Lowell.
(b) Goodman.
(c) de Grazia.
(d) Macdonald.

4. What does Mailer drink during the party of Chapter 4?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Tequila.
(d) Bourbon.

5. On what day of the week is the march taking place?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, what does Mailer determine is the goal of an invasion of the Pentagon?

3. What strain of sociopolitical thinking does Mailer chart through America in a speech in Chapter 1?

4. What does Mailer carry with him when he leaves the part in Chapter 4?

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

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