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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. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?
(a) A drug bust.
(b) A motorcycle accident.
(c) Ten thousand naked hippies showing up to protest Nixon.
(d) The drunken, belligerent behavior of the person who stole his ID.

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

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

4. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?
(a) Guns.
(b) Riot shields.
(c) Nightsticks.
(d) Noxious gasses.

5. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?
(a) They are much wilder.
(b) They are completely effective.
(c) They are poorly organized.
(d) They are extremely mild.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

2. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?

3. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?

4. What plane does Thompson decide better fits his personality in "November Continued?"

5. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?

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