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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During "August," what concerns are raised about Frank Mankiewicz on the campaign trail?
(a) Mankiewicz is increasingly more volatile.
(b) Mankiewicz is intoxicated in public too often.
(c) Mankiewicz cannot handle publicity.
(d) Mankiewicz is not tough enough on McGovern.

2. What level of recognition is finally granted to Thompson during "September?"
(a) He is finally made a member of the Presidential Press Corps.
(b) He is given an interview with McGovern.
(c) He is allowed to travel with the politicians themselves.
(d) He is given an award for his campaign coverage.

3. Who does Thompson discuss as the reason for his own disillusionment in "November Continued"?
(a) Wallace.
(b) Mankiewicz.
(c) McGovern.
(d) Nixon.

4. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?
(a) Mankiewicz should apologize.
(b) Thompson should probably leave.
(c) Thompson should apologize.
(d) Mankiewicz should have a drink with Thompson.

5. Why is Thompson in his present mood in "October?"
(a) He feels McGovern is going to win.
(b) He is afraid that someone will threaten McGovern.
(c) He knows that the election will be a tight race.
(d) He feels McGovern is a lost cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the subheading of "November," where is Thompson stoned?

2. According to those who approve of professional speech writers, what purpose do the writers serve for the politicians?

3. According to Thompson, what unprecedented occurrence happens in October of 1972?

4. What is the tone of "October?"

5. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the confrontation between Mankiewicz and Thompson.

2. Why is Thompson in such a dark mood in "October?"

3. What are some of the behaviors exhibited by the journalists on the Zoo Plane?

4. Describe the activities of election day.

5. How does Thompson explain McGovern's lack of success?

6. How did passengers on the Zoo plane keep the politicians from boarding?

7. How does Thompson relate the politics of the campaign to the partying of the personnel?

8. Why is Thompson the "rock-n-roll emissary" for politics?

9. How does Thompson describe the passengers of Dakota Queen II?

10. During the demonstration of a previous campaign, what did Thompson realize about the police officers on the scene?

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