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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author posit that politicians dismiss a certain type of vote in "January"?
(a) Their votes do not actually count.
(b) Very few members of that group will actually vote.
(c) The vote will be as divided as the previous generation's vote.
(d) The members of that group usually vote for the least likely candidate.

2. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
(a) George Wallace.
(b) Edmund Muskie.
(c) Ted Kennedy.
(d) John Lindsay.

3. In "January," whose vote is discussed alongside the generational voting habits?
(a) African Americans.
(b) European immigrants.
(c) Hispanic.
(d) Asian.

4. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) McGovern's campaign.
(b) Muskie's campaign.
(c) Wallace's campaign.
(d) Nixon's campaign.

5. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Campaign manager.
(c) Actor.
(d) Politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it necessary for the politicians have so many meet-and-greets to shake hands with many different workers?

2. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?

3. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

4. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?

5. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

(see the answer key)

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