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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Thompson, what vote do the politicians generally look down upon?
(a) Youth.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Middle-aged men.
(d) Elderly women.

2. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?
(a) Dallas.
(b) New York City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Washington, D.C.

3. According to those who approve of professional speech writers, what purpose do the writers serve for the politicians?
(a) The writers control the campaign.
(b) The writers can catapult a politician to stardom with the right words.
(c) The writers enhance the politician's performance.
(d) The writers are merely there to edit the speeches.

4. How does Thompson describe the tendencies for American party politics to even out and correct disparities?
(a) Pendulum swing.
(b) Weights and balances.
(c) Pulley and levers.
(d) Weighted scales.

5. On the louder of the two planes in "November Continued," what does Thompson say is present?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Illegal drugs.
(c) Pornography.
(d) Adultery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Despite medical issues, what is Thompson's main concern during November?

3. How does Thompson balance his frantic writing with the long periods of boredom in "November?"

4. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

5. As a result of what happened between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August," what do Thompson and his friend suspect Mankiewicz will do in the near-future?

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