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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. At the beginning of Chapter 1, to what does Mailer compare the atmosphere of the Hay-Adams breakfast crowd?
(a) A class reunion.
(b) A press conference.
(c) A whorehouse.
(d) The running of the bulls,

2. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer agree to do the protest?
(a) Be photographed with the organizer.
(b) Stay away from it.
(c) Cover it for the Village Voice.
(d) Speak at it.

3. Which social or literary figure calls Mailer in Chapter 2?
(a) Jean Genet.
(b) Abbie Hoffman.
(c) Mitch Goodman.
(d) Robert Lowell.

4. What is provided for the young men in Chapter 3's breakfast?
(a) Granola.
(b) Toasted English muffins.
(c) Bananas and cantaloupe.
(d) Peanut butter and bread.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Mailer say he has sworn not to do, because it will support continued fighting Vietnam?
(a) Read the Washington Post.
(b) Turn in aluminum as certain stations.
(c) Pay a 10% increase in the income tax.
(d) Purchase Coors beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in Chapter 3 is astounded by the fact that the papers were kind to Mailer's performance and not his?

2. In Chapter 2, to whom does Mailer state he holds final allegiance?

3. Which of the following is not one of the aspects of war that Mailer mentions being disagreeable in Chapter 2?

4. According to Mailer in Chapter 3, how did Robert Lowell avoid fighting in World War II?

5. In Chapter 2, what drug does Mailer repeatedly decry?

(see the answer key)

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