Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72 Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 3, February & March

Quiz: Chapter 3, February & March

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?
a) Failed politicians.
b) Worthless.
c) News-hungry pigs.
d) Writers who could not sell a novel.

2. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?
a) McGovern's pro-choice stand.
b) McGovern's support of legalizing marijuana.
c) Vietnam.
d) The assassinations of the Kennedys.

3. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
a) George Wallace.
b) Edmund Muskie.
c) Ted Kennedy.
d) John Lindsay.

4. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?
a) Clean living.
b) Respect for everyone. (read more)