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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?
2. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?
3. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
4. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
5. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the different votes Thompson discusses in "January."
2. What are some ways that Thompson organizes this book?
3. In the Introduction, how does Thompson explain his drug use?
4. Describe Thompson's initial relationships with the other writers.
5. What does Thompson say about his toenails, and why is it important?
6. In what way is Thompson's place in the journalistic world an exercise in class-mixing?
7. How does Thompson use his varied experiences as a writer to draw random connections about the journalists in "June?"
8. How does Thompson explain the journalistic term "pitch?"
9. What does Thompson believe about Southern attitudes, particularly in regards to politicians?
10. Why do the consultants on the campaign think they need to involve Ted Kennedy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How did Eagleton undermine McGovern on the campaign trail? Why is it significant that he repressed his medical records? How did this make McGovern look to the public and why? How did McGovern's failure to act quickly ruin some of his credibility? How does Thompson note that all of these problems could have been avoided with honesty from the beginning? In what ways does this situation mark the end of McGovern's presidential aspirations?
Essay Topic 2
According to Thompson, why is the Chinese symbolism of Yin/Yang important to the 1972 election? How does he define "yin?" How does he define "yang?" How does he apply these concepts to McGovern and Nixon? In what ways does Thompson note that this is part of the pendulum swing in American politics? How is the public support of Nixon indicative of McGovern's policies in 1972?
Essay Topic 3
How do the journalists begin to deal with their crippling boredom a few months into the campaign trail? How does this affect the drug use among the writers? Why does Thompson find himself amused and validated by their actions? What is the Zoo Plane? What are some of the activities that happen on the plane? Why do the writers become more hedonistic as the campaign falters? How does this reflect upon the journalists' dedication to their work?
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