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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Thompson suggest would have helped McGovern push ahead in the polls during September 1972?
(a) A better speechwriter.
(b) No speechwriters.
(c) A stronger stance on drug policies.
(d) A one-on-one interview with Thompson.

3. To what does Thompson compare an American campaign trail?
(a) A chess game.
(b) A baseball team.
(c) A hockey team.
(d) A football team.

4. According to Thompson, in "Dark Interludes," what does McGovern do that shows his prowess as a politician?
(a) He pardons Eagleton's lies.
(b) He uses Eagleton's medical history against him.
(c) He publicly supports Eagleton's continuance in the campaign.
(d) He quickly drops Eagleton from the ticket.

5. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?
(a) A drug bust.
(b) Ten thousand naked hippies showing up to protest Nixon.
(c) A motorcycle accident.
(d) The drunken, belligerent behavior of the person who stole his ID.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

2. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?

3. After learning the mechanics of the campaign trail, how does Thompson find his travels?

4. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?

5. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"

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