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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. "Dark Interlude" reveals what illness that Eagleton suffers from?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Bipolar disorder.
(d) Depression.

2. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon antagonized the press too much.
(b) Nixon needed a man with military experience.
(c) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.
(d) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.

3. According to those who approve of professional speech writers, what purpose do the writers serve for the politicians?
(a) The writers can catapult a politician to stardom with the right words.
(b) The writers control the campaign.
(c) The writers are merely there to edit the speeches.
(d) The writers enhance the politician's performance.

4. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) Muskie's campaign.
(b) Wallace's campaign.
(c) McGovern's campaign.
(d) Nixon's campaign.

5. According to Thompson, what concept really controls the voting and polls in politics?
(a) How well the politicians can speak.
(b) The intensity a politician will bring to a speech.
(c) Perception of the candidate.
(d) The stance on the Vietnam War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What level of recognition is finally granted to Thompson during "September?"

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

3. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?

4. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?

5. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?

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