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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mamet claim the political impulse originated from in Chapter 1: The Political Impulse?
(a) A desire to rule lower classes.
(b) Ancient Roman times.
(c) A way to convey one's perspective.
(d) A natural urge to bring order to social relations.

3. What economist makes the observation that aid to a developing country actually impedes that development in Chapter 6: The Music Man?
(a) Dambisa Moyo.
(b) Wilhelm Röpke.
(c) Paul Krugman.
(d) Carl Menger.

4. According to Mamet in Chapter 7: Choice, a group that knows nothing of the world's history plopped in an isolated area on earth has what one factor that keeps it together?
(a) The human element.
(b) Shared denial of reality.
(c) Pride.
(d) Shared ability to see the future.

5. Where is Alcatraz Island located?
(a) Puget Sound.
(b) The Sea of Cortez.
(c) San Francisco Bay.
(d) Humboldt Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1987, Mamet made his film directing debut with what movie?

2. When was Nevil Shute born?

3. Although Camp Kawaga in Chicago that Mamet attended was a summer camp for Jewish children, they were forced to take part in what?

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

5. Where was Vanessa Redgrave born?

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