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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.
(b) Nixon antagonized the press too much.
(c) Nixon needed a man with military experience.
(d) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.

3. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?
(a) Every hippie celebrity in the country.
(b) Ten thousand naked hippies.
(c) One hundred Yippie activists.
(d) Timothy Leary.

4. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"
(a) McGovern's inability to make a firm decision.
(b) McGovern's lack of success in the polls.
(c) McGovern's shady past.
(d) McGovern's lack of public speaking skills.

5. According to Thompson, because of their origins, who do Southerners respect?
(a) Worldly people.
(b) Accomplished con men.
(c) Self-made businessmen.
(d) Leaders from the Civil Rights movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, what is the death knell for the campaign?

2. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?

3. In the author's estimation, how is the public beginning to view Nixon?

4. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?

5. According to Thompson, who fails to capture the public's attention because the people perceive a discrepancy between his perception and his reality?

(see the answer key)

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