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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer specifically not want done to him at the protest, should the police sweep in?
(a) He does not want to be struck.
(b) He does not want to be arrested.
(c) He does not want to be shot.
(d) He does not want to be maced.

2. Where are the protest speakers going when they leave the part at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) The hotel.
(b) A bar.
(c) The theater.
(d) The Department of Justice.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 4, how long has the crown been waiting to march?
(a) About one hour.
(b) Several hours.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) Half an hour.

4. In Chapter 6, how does Mailer characterize Macdonald politically?
(a) An anti-communist.
(b) A Trotskyite.
(c) A know-nothing.
(d) A libertarian.

5. After a term in which of Mailer's books has the band named itself?
(a) Why Are We in Vietnam?
(b) The Naked and the Dead.
(c) The White Negro.
(d) The Deer Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Mailer describes as the march begins in Chapter 4?

2. According to Mailer in Chapter 5, how big is the praking lot tot he Pentagon?

3. Which of the following men is not quoted by Mailer is having advocated sensory adjudication in Chapter 2?

4. What sport does Mailer liken the debate over Vietnam to in Chapter 5?

5. Which of the following is not something Mailer is mentioned doing during his emceeing of Chapter 5?

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