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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: In the Barrel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people does Obama employ as his campaign’s national finance chair?
(a) Penny Pritzker.
(b) David Axelrod.
(c) Paul Tewes.
(d) Hillary Clinton.

2. The comment that “The phrases ‘bitter’ and ‘cling to guns or religion’ were easily remembered, like a hook in a pop song” (145) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Analogy.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Metaphor.

3. Whom does Obama note moderated the Democratic debate at Drake University?
(a) Regis Philbin
(b) Chris Dowd.
(c) George Stephanopoulos.
(d) Geraldo Rivera.

4. How many are reported dead in the Massey Energy Upper Big Branch Mine incident?
(a) 34.
(b) 29.
(c) 39.
(d) 44.

5. In what town does Obama spend the evening of the Iowa caucus?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Alleman.
(c) Ankeny.
(d) Altoona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Obama note performing in Michelle’s American music series?

2. Which of the following caucuses comes next after the New Hampshire primary?

3. Which of the following does Obama report the Clinton campaign learned about his Kindergarten in Indonesia?

4. Which of the following does Obama select as Secretary of Health and Human Services?

5. The comment, “Your political enemies, smelling blood in the water, go after you harder” (519) offers an example of which of the following?

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