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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?
(a) He is concerned of the effects it will have on the campaign.
(b) He can barely speak of it without tears.
(c) He laughs about it.
(d) He is angry.

2. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?
(a) He is too cynical for them.
(b) He cannot grovel for affection.
(c) He does not enjoy wearing nicer clothes.
(d) He is proud of being able to work every day.

3. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"
(a) George McGovern.
(b) John Kennedy.
(c) Bobby Kennedy.
(d) Timothy Leary.

4. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) Frank Mankiwiecz.
(b) George McGovern.
(c) Hunter S. Thompson.
(d) Peter Sheridan.

5. In "September," who does Thompson believe would have supported McGovern?
(a) Amelia Earhart.
(b) Sitting Bull.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, in "Dark Interludes," what does McGovern do that shows his prowess as a politician?

2. Who is Ron Ziegler?

3. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

4. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?

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

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