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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. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?
(a) Mankiewicz should apologize.
(b) Mankiewicz should have a drink with Thompson.
(c) Thompson should apologize.
(d) Thompson should probably leave.

2. What strikes Thompson the most about Mankiewicz's recent, violent tendencies?
(a) Mankiewicz has a history of violence.
(b) Mankiewicz notably claims to be anti-violence.
(c) Mankiewicz used to be a hippie.
(d) Mankiewicz was a conscientious objector for Vietnam.

3. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
(a) A cat being cornered by a dog.
(b) A fox getting caught in a trap.
(c) A vulture picking at carrion.
(d) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?

2. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

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

4. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?

5. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?

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