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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. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?
(a) Every hippie celebrity in the country.
(b) One hundred Yippie activists.
(c) Timothy Leary.
(d) Ten thousand naked hippies.

2. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?
(a) It created sympathetic press for Muskie.
(b) Rubin was protected by another journalist.
(c) The other passengers threw him off the train.
(d) It would not look good for him to rough up the journalists.

3. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?
(a) They were unhelpful during the demonstration.
(b) Some helped people while others hurt people.
(c) They did not wish to hurt anyone.
(d) They were deceived about danger they were facing.

4. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?
(a) A party.
(b) A demonstration.
(c) A concert.
(d) A be-in.

5. In "November Continued," who is barred from flying with Thompson and the others on their plane?
(a) The politician's families.
(b) The political staff.
(c) The stewardesses.
(d) The journalists.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?

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

4. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?

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

(see the answer key)

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