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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. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?
(a) The most exposed candidate.
(b) The current President.
(c) The previous generation.
(d) The celebrities.

2. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?
(a) Mankiewicz and Ziegler.
(b) Wallace and Muskie.
(c) Kennedy and McCarthy.
(d) Nixon and McGovern.

3. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?
(a) Hanging on to his bag of marijuana.
(b) Washing the gas from his eyes.
(c) Helping a young hippie get some first aid.
(d) Recording every badge number of every police officer who used unnecessary force.

4. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?
(a) Bobby Kennedy.
(b) Patrick Kennedy.
(c) Joseph Kennedy.
(d) Ted Kennedy.

5. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?
(a) Riot shields.
(b) Nightsticks.
(c) Guns.
(d) Noxious gasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?

2. 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?

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

4. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?

5. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?

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