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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "September," what does Thompson name as being the real problem behind the shrinking middle class?
(a) Public policy.
(b) Unfair wages.
(c) Sexism and racism in the workplace.
(d) Welfare.

2. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
(a) They all clamor for his autograph.
(b) They embarrass him.
(c) They are happy to see him.
(d) They look down on him.

3. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?
(a) The lack of interviews with the candidates.
(b) The amount of work they can do.
(c) The presence of Mankiewicz.
(d) The censorship.

4. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?
(a) The politicians cannot have any weaknesses in front of the public.
(b) The politicians are not honest with each other.
(c) The politicians are not allowed any secrets.
(d) The politicians refuse to rebalance the power structure within the campaign.

5. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?
(a) The rich businessmen.
(b) The middle-classes.
(c) The students.
(d) The factory workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?

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

3. According to those who disapprove of professional speech writers, what is revealed when politicians use these writers?

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

5. In what measurement of time is this book organized?

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