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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) The date of the event.
(b) His clothing.
(c) Whether to bring a date or not.
(d) The socialites who would be present.

2. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"
(a) They dress in denim.
(b) They dress like bank tellers.
(c) They dress in a vintage style.
(d) They dress all in black.

3. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?
(a) Tight ends.
(b) The rook.
(c) Batter.
(d) Goalie.

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

5. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Stifling hotel rooms.
(c) Poor travel accomodations.
(d) Censorship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?

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

4. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?

5. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?

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