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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
(a) The Nixon voters.
(b) The McCarthy voters.
(c) The Muskie voters.
(d) The Wallace voters.

3. Which demographic does the Democratic party worry about reaching if they do not have a Kennedy?
(a) Hispanic.
(b) Asian.
(c) Irish.
(d) African Americans.

4. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?
(a) McCarthy.
(b) Nixon.
(c) Wallace.
(d) Muskie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

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

3. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.

4. In this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?

5. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"

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