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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Besides alcohol, what drug does Thompson readily admit to using regularly?
(a) Peyote.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Ether.
(d) Heroin.

3. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) New York City.
(d) Los Angeles.

4. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Reconstructing the motor.
(b) Getting their car on the road.
(c) Changing their oil.
(d) Flagging down a ride.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?

2. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?

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

4. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

5. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?

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