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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?
(a) The military.
(b) McGovern's campaign director.
(c) A speech writer for Nixon.
(d) The White House Press Corps.

2. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?
(a) His employer never served in Vietnam.
(b) His editor is a known communist.
(c) His magazine is the lowest-ranked in the country.
(d) He works for a music magazine.

3. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.
(a) Police officers.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Other journalists.
(d) Campaign managers.

4. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Campaign manager.
(c) Actor.
(d) Politician.

5. Why does Thompson appear to feel relieved and more justified in his habits during "June?"
(a) Many members of the press have been experimenting with drugs as well.
(b) Mankiewicz shares a joint with Thompson.
(c) Timothy Leary comes to speak to the journalists.
(d) McGovern acknowledges his own drug use.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

2. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

3. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?

4. What writer's problem does Thompson discuss in "June"?

5. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?

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