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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 those who disapprove of professional speech writers, what is revealed when politicians use these writers?
(a) False promises.
(b) The artifice of politics.
(c) The inability of people to think for themselves.
(d) A lack of direct thought.

2. During the flight in "November," to whom is Thompson referring when he discusses "rebellion amongst the docile"?
(a) The politicians.
(b) The journalists.
(c) The constituents.
(d) The speech writers.

3. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"
(a) His frequent references to celebrities.
(b) His interviews with the candidates.
(c) His ability to make connections between disparate events.
(d) His factual accounts.

4. Who is Ron Ziegler?
(a) Nixon's personal PR representative.
(b) Nixon's vice-president.
(c) Nixon's speech writer.
(d) Nixon's secretary of state.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During "September," what does Thompson predict will happen in the election?

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

3. What does Thompson combine with whiskey in "November?"

4. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"

5. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?

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