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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) Awkward.
(c) Claustrophobic.
(d) Happy.

2. In what state does Thompson frequently find himself during social settings involving politicians and journalists?
(a) Jet-lagged.
(b) Outcast.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Hungover.

3. In this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?
(a) Pages.
(b) Icons.
(c) Numbers.
(d) Photographs.

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

5. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"
(a) His lack of insight.
(b) His own biases.
(c) His lack of skill.
(d) His demograph is not exactly widespread.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?

2. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?

3. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?

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

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

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