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

2. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?
(a) Press.
(b) Reserve personnel.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Constituents.

3. According to Thompson, because of their origins, who do Southerners respect?
(a) Leaders from the Civil Rights movement.
(b) Worldly people.
(c) Self-made businessmen.
(d) Accomplished con men.

4. Above all else, why does the public lose its trust in Eagleton (and by extension, McGovern)?
(a) McGovern did not act quickly enough in removing Eagleton.
(b) Eagleton was meant to be a rock for the public to lean on.
(c) Eagleton lied.
(d) McGovern acted too harshly against Eagleton.

5. According to Thompson, what sort of person is considered to be more of the "yang" in the Yin/Yang?
(a) The direct person.
(b) The smarter preson.
(c) The manipulative person.
(d) The liar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?

3. Why is McGovern not able to recover from Eagleton's omissions and lies?

4. According to the author, in what ways can deceit be considered relatively harmless?

5. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?

(see the answer key)

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