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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 does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?
(a) The people grow touchier.
(b) The people act out.
(c) The people begin to rebel against their tight schedule.
(d) The people isolate themselves.

2. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?
(a) Snobbishness.
(b) Angry.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Relief.

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

4. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?
(a) Mankiewicz is justified in his actions against the author.
(b) Mankiewicz is a gentleman.
(c) Mankiewicz is a coward.
(d) Mankiewicz is a pansy.

5. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?
(a) His magazine is the lowest-ranked in the country.
(b) He works for a music magazine.
(c) His employer never served in Vietnam.
(d) His editor is a known communist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?

3. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?

4. As a result of what happened between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August," what do Thompson and his friend suspect Mankiewicz will do in the near-future?

5. In what way did the passengers on Thompson's plane assure their own entry?

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