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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?
(a) Hippies.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Middle America.
(d) American troops.

2. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?
(a) A news report.
(b) Fifty typewriters being used at once.
(c) A song.
(d) A fax machine.

3. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) Peter Sheridan.
(b) Hunter S. Thompson.
(c) George McGovern.
(d) Frank Mankiwiecz.

4. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?
(a) Recording every badge number of every police officer who used unnecessary force.
(b) Hanging on to his bag of marijuana.
(c) Helping a young hippie get some first aid.
(d) Washing the gas from his eyes.

5. What are some of the activities that take place on the wilder plane during the campaign?
(a) Sex in the aisles.
(b) Intoxication.
(c) Fighting over seating arrangements.
(d) Smoking during take off.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?

2. What does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?

3. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?

4. What strikes Thompson the most about Mankiewicz's recent, violent tendencies?

5. During "August," what concerns are raised about Frank Mankiewicz on the campaign trail?

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