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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
(a) The Wallace voters.
(b) The McCarthy voters.
(c) The Nixon voters.
(d) The Muskie voters.

3. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) At ease.
(b) Happy.
(c) Claustrophobic.
(d) Awkward.

4. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?
(a) Timothy Leary.
(b) Ten thousand naked hippies.
(c) Every hippie celebrity in the country.
(d) One hundred Yippie activists.

5. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?
(a) The other passengers threw him off the train.
(b) It would not look good for him to rough up the journalists.
(c) Rubin was protected by another journalist.
(d) It created sympathetic press for Muskie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"

2. In "January," whose vote is discussed alongside the generational voting habits?

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

4. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?

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

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