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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) At ease.
(b) Happy.
(c) Claustrophobic.
(d) Awkward.

2. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson marries into a famous family.
(b) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(c) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.
(d) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.

3. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?
(a) A factory.
(b) A retirement community.
(c) A university.
(d) A slaughterhouse.

4. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?
(a) George McGovern.
(b) George Wallace.
(c) Edmund Muskie.
(d) Ted Kennedy.

5. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?
(a) In the shower.
(b) With a collaborator.
(c) With heavy deadlines.
(d) Easily and slowly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?

2. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?

3. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?

4. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"

5. Despite the opinions politicians hold of the press, which of the following is not a trademark of Hunter S. Thompson (illustrating the man's indifference to what the politicians think of him)?

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