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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. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?
(a) People who have a background in fighting.
(b) Writers.
(c) Military.
(d) Peaceful protestors.

2. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?
(a) Vietnam War.
(b) Kent State.
(c) Class issues.
(d) Legalization of marijuana.

3. In the author's estimation, how is the public beginning to view Nixon?
(a) As an honest gentleman.
(b) As a snake.
(c) As a war-mongerer.
(d) As a folk-hero.

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

5. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?
(a) The White House Press Corps.
(b) A speech writer for Nixon.
(c) McGovern's campaign director.
(d) The military.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?

2. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?

3. Who does Thompson discuss as the reason for his own disillusionment in "November Continued"?

4. How does Thompson feel about Nixon's circle of people?

5. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"

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