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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?
(a) Bobby Kennedy.
(b) Ted Kennedy.
(c) Patrick Kennedy.
(d) Joseph Kennedy.

2. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?
(a) Lyndon Johnson.
(b) George Wallace.
(c) Rosey Grier.
(d) George Meany.

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

4. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) Rolling Stone.
(d) New York Times.

5. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Macon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.

3. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?

4. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"

5. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

(see the answer key)

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