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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?
(a) He punches Mankiewicz.
(b) He gets very drunk in front of the President.
(c) He refuses to remove his hat.
(d) He is caught with hashish.

2. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?
(a) A fax machine.
(b) A song.
(c) A news report.
(d) Fifty typewriters being used at once.

3. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?
(a) Independent.
(b) Green Party.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Republican.

4. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?
(a) Public appearances.
(b) A polished appearance.
(c) Promises to withdraw the troops from Vietnam.
(d) Speeches to rile up the younger crowds.

5. 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 presence of Mankiewicz.
(c) The lack of interviews with the candidates.
(d) The censorship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?

3. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

4. In what state does Thompson frequently find himself during social settings involving politicians and journalists?

5. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?

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