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

2. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?
(a) The politicians refuse to rebalance the power structure within the campaign.
(b) The politicians are not allowed any secrets.
(c) The politicians cannot have any weaknesses in front of the public.
(d) The politicians are not honest with each other.

3. As a result of what happened between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August," what do Thompson and his friend suspect Mankiewicz will do in the near-future?
(a) Mankiewicz will return to assault Thompson again.
(b) Mankiewicz will pretend nothing ever happened.
(c) Mankiewicz will owe Thompson a favor in return for not reporting him.
(d) Mankiewicz will likely apologize.

4. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Rolling Stone.

5. Besides the factory, where else do the candidates go to visit and meet with workers?
(a) An automotive shop.
(b) A slaughterhouse.
(c) A library.
(d) A hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?

2. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

3. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?

4. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?

5. According to Thompson, what concept really controls the voting and polls in politics?

(see the answer key)

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