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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?
(a) A university.
(b) A factory.
(c) A retirement community.
(d) A slaughterhouse.

2. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson marries into a famous family.
(b) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(c) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.
(d) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.

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

4. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?
(a) He says he refuses to describe himself, but actually does.
(b) It is extremely flattering.
(c) He is describing someone else.
(d) It is not flattering.

5. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) George McGovern.
(b) Frank Mankiwiecz.
(c) Peter Sheridan.
(d) Hunter S. Thompson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?

2. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?

3. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?

4. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?

5. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?

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