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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. How does Thompson balance his frantic writing with the long periods of boredom in "November?"
(a) Reading.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Intoxication.
(d) Sleeping.

2. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?
(a) Dakota Queen II.
(b) Air Force Three.
(c) Kingsport One.
(d) Zoo Plane.

3. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?
(a) Manipulative.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Light.

4. In the author's discussion of the ethos of American politics, what is perception?
(a) The way a person actually is.
(b) The way a person tries to behave.
(c) The way a person appears to be.
(d) The way a person will emulate another.

5. To what does Thompson compare an American campaign trail?
(a) A hockey team.
(b) A baseball team.
(c) A chess game.
(d) A football team.

Short Answer Questions

1. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

2. Why is Thompson concerned about his toenails?

3. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?

4. According to those who disapprove of professional speech writers, what is revealed when politicians use these writers?

5. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?

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