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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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 retirement community.
(b) A university.
(c) A factory.
(d) A slaughterhouse.

2. In "July," in the ballroom, what reaction do the constituents have towards George Wallace?
(a) They boo Wallace out of the ballroom.
(b) They take his statements and promises seriously and give him their support.
(c) They embrace him as their own.
(d) They are not happy with what Wallace was saying.

3. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.
(a) Police officers.
(b) Campaign managers.
(c) Other journalists.
(d) Politicians.

4. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
(a) A fox getting caught in a trap.
(b) A vulture picking at carrion.
(c) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.
(d) A cat being cornered by a dog.

5. "Dark Interlude" reveals what illness that Eagleton suffers from?
(a) Depression.
(b) Bipolar disorder.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Hallucinations.

6. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Wyoming.
(d) California.

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

8. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"
(a) To make sure they are being given proper benefits.
(b) To visit where his father used to work there.
(c) To shake their hands.
(d) To see a factory local to his hometown.

9. Why is Thompson angry during "June?"
(a) An article was seized before it could be sent to Rolling Stone.
(b) He had his alcohol confiscated.
(c) He was tricked by a politician.
(d) Someone stole his weed.

10. At the end of "June," why does Thompson compare the journalists to a particularly notorious group?
(a) Their similar self-righteousness.
(b) Their similar boredom.
(c) Their similar drug use.
(d) Their similar anger.

11. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Reconstructing the motor.
(b) Getting their car on the road.
(c) Flagging down a ride.
(d) Changing their oil.

12. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
(a) Ted Kennedy.
(b) George Wallace.
(c) John Lindsay.
(d) Edmund Muskie.

13. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?
(a) Eight hours a day, for two years.
(b) Ten hours a day, for fourteen months.
(c) Twelve hours a day, for a year.
(d) Eighteen hours a day, for a year and a half.

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

15. In what measurement of time is this book organized?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Days.
(c) Years.
(d) Months.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, what group was responsible for settling the South?

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

3. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

4. Why does Thompson believe the journalists are turning to drugs?

5. What journalistic term does Thompson use to describe Wallace's speeches in "July?"

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