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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. What does the author believe occurs within Nixon's organization that helps to account for Nixon's success?
(a) "Manipulative, snakey motions."
(b) "Monstrous decisions."
(c) "Nazi-moves."
(d) "Shady moves worthy of the Mafia."

2. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"
(a) McGovern's lack of public speaking skills.
(b) McGovern's shady past.
(c) McGovern's inability to make a firm decision.
(d) McGovern's lack of success in the polls.

3. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?
(a) George Wallace.
(b) George McGovern.
(c) Edmund Muskie.
(d) Ted Kennedy.

4. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) Frank Mankiwiecz.
(b) Hunter S. Thompson.
(c) Peter Sheridan.
(d) George McGovern.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What revelation does Thompson make to the readers about his intoxication on the airplane?

3. In this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?

4. In "November Continued," who is barred from flying with Thompson and the others on their plane?

5. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

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