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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9: Chicago, Mamet writes that the culture of society could be summed up in one phrase, "That's how we do things in Chicago," the sub-text of which was what?
(a) Not to question established conventions.
(b) We are better than you.
(c) You are doing things wrong.
(d) Ignorance is bliss.

2. According to Mamet in Chapter 7: Choice, what contains the wisdom from which the laws and the traditions of the West originate?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Cosmos.
(c) The Torah.
(d) Common sense.

3. In Chapter 15: The Intelligent Person's Guide to Socialism and Anti-Semitism, Mamet writes that it is difficult to understand why aid is given to Palestine when some of the money is funneled to terrorists whose main goal is to kill whom?
(a) Mexicans.
(b) Canadians.
(c) Israelis.
(d) Americans.

4. In addition to being an aeronautical engineer, Nevil Shute was also what?
(a) A professinal motorcycle racer.
(b) An author.
(c) A dentist.
(d) A historian.

5. In Chapter 3: Culture, School Shootings, the Audience, and the Elevator, Mamet writes that the pursuit of ____________________________ is a waste of time and money in that what can be taken from the experience is not marketable and has no relevance to the real work force?
(a) A liberal college education.
(b) Fast cars.
(c) Friendships.
(d) An acting degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the novel "Lost Horizon"?

2. In Chapter 14: R100, Mamet claims that the reason the American car industry failed was what?

3. Who is the protagonist of the novel "Lost Horizon"?

4. In Chapter 9: Chicago, Mamet writes that the Left demands that the country continue to feel guilty about what?

5. Mamet writes in Chapter 11: What is "Diversity?" that a liberal education teaches children to dismantle and disparage what?

(see the answer key)

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