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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?
(a) Mankiewicz is justified in his actions against the author.
(b) Mankiewicz is a pansy.
(c) Mankiewicz is a coward.
(d) Mankiewicz is a gentleman.

2. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?
(a) One hundred Yippie activists.
(b) Every hippie celebrity in the country.
(c) Timothy Leary.
(d) Ten thousand naked hippies.

3. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?
(a) Riot shields.
(b) Noxious gasses.
(c) Guns.
(d) Nightsticks.

4. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) For Communism.
(b) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(c) As a Yippie activist.
(d) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.

5. What does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?
(a) The people act out.
(b) The people grow touchier.
(c) The people begin to rebel against their tight schedule.
(d) The people isolate themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"

2. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?

3. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?

4. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?

5. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

(see the answer key)

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