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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?
(a) A demonstration.
(b) A concert.
(c) A be-in.
(d) A party.

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

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

4. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?
(a) Wallace and Muskie.
(b) Mankiewicz and Ziegler.
(c) Kennedy and McCarthy.
(d) Nixon and McGovern.

5. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
(a) They are happy to see him.
(b) They embarrass him.
(c) They all clamor for his autograph.
(d) They look down on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about the residents of the retirement home the candidates visit in "May?"

2. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

3. On the louder of the two planes in "November Continued," what does Thompson say is present?

4. In "September," what does Thompson name as being the real problem behind the shrinking middle class?

5. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?

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