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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, September.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?
(a) Independent.
(b) Republican.
(c) Green Party.
(d) Democrat.

2. In "September," what does Thompson name as being the real problem behind the shrinking middle class?
(a) Unfair wages.
(b) Sexism and racism in the workplace.
(c) Welfare.
(d) Public policy.

3. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.
(b) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.
(c) Nixon antagonized the press too much.
(d) Nixon needed a man with military experience.

4. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?
(a) He punches Mankiewicz.
(b) He refuses to remove his hat.
(c) He is caught with hashish.
(d) He gets very drunk in front of the President.

5. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?
(a) "Experimental theater."
(b) "Honest artwork."
(c) "Overtly meta."
(d) "High comedy."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thompson suggest would have helped McGovern push ahead in the polls during September 1972?

2. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?

3. After learning the mechanics of the campaign trail, how does Thompson find his travels?

4. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

5. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?

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