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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, July.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thompson posit as being the source of his toenail anxiety?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Hashish.

2. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?
(a) The students.
(b) The middle-classes.
(c) The factory workers.
(d) The rich businessmen.

3. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
(a) A fox getting caught in a trap.
(b) A vulture picking at carrion.
(c) A cat being cornered by a dog.
(d) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.

4. In the meeting at the ballroom, what does Thompson hypothesize as being Wallace's goal?
(a) Introducing radical new ideas with traditional promises.
(b) Moving voters to another candidate.
(c) Targeting voters.
(d) Dividing voters.

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) Timothy Leary comes to speak to the journalists.
(c) Mankiewicz shares a joint with Thompson.
(d) McGovern acknowledges his own drug use.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?

2. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?

3. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?

4. According to Thompson, what group was responsible for settling the South?

5. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?

(see the answer key)

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