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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. In what way did the passengers on Thompson's plane assure their own entry?
(a) They would arm-wrestle for a seat.
(b) They would get drunk before the flight.
(c) They would bring a drug to be shared.
(d) They would claim a certain seat.

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

3. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?
(a) The White House Press Corps.
(b) A speech writer for Nixon.
(c) The military.
(d) McGovern's campaign director.

4. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.
(b) As a Yippie activist.
(c) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(d) For Communism.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?

3. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?

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

5. In "November Continued," what is the reputation of the journalists Thompson travels with?

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