View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29 through 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mamet in Chapter 7: Choice, the denial of reality is one of the reasons the Left embraces what?
(a) Conservatism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Liberalism.
(d) Socialism.

2. Mamet's father only finished how many years of community college before he bluffed his way into law school?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

3. Who wrote the book, music and lyrics for the play "The Music Man"?
(a) Nancy Edwards.
(b) Meredith Willson.
(c) Rebecca Matthews.
(d) Erica Reynolds.

4. 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) An acting degree.
(b) A liberal college education.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Fast cars.

5. Who does Mamet equate liberals with who were expelled from England because their "good acts" were seen as contrived and nauseated everyone?
(a) Mormons.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Puritans.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did the government award Nevil Shute and a governmental department contracts to make rigid aircraft called zeppelins?

2. At what institution did Milton Friedman teach for over three decades?

3. What television game show is referenced in Chapter 12: The Monty Hall Problem and the Contractor?

4. Where is Alcatraz Island located?

5. What term refers to the weapon equipment of a military vehicle, ship, or aircraft?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 247 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample