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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, September.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what measurement of time is this book organized?
(a) Months.
(b) Years.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Days.

3. According to Thompson, what group was responsible for settling the South?
(a) African-Americans.
(b) Italians.
(c) Criminals.
(d) The wealthy.

4. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Reconstructing the motor.
(b) Getting their car on the road.
(c) Flagging down a ride.
(d) Changing their oil.

5. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.
(b) Nixon needed a man with military experience.
(c) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.
(d) Nixon antagonized the press too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What level of recognition is finally granted to Thompson during "September?"

2. Besides the factory, where else do the candidates go to visit and meet with workers?

3. What is particularly colorful about the letter exchange in "July?"

4. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?

5. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?

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