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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, February & March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "January," whose vote is discussed alongside the generational voting habits?
(a) African Americans.
(b) European immigrants.
(c) Hispanic.
(d) Asian.

2. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) His clothing.
(b) The socialites who would be present.
(c) The date of the event.
(d) Whether to bring a date or not.

3. In what state does Thompson frequently find himself during social settings involving politicians and journalists?
(a) Jet-lagged.
(b) Outcast.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Hungover.

4. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?
(a) He says he refuses to describe himself, but actually does.
(b) It is extremely flattering.
(c) He is describing someone else.
(d) It is not flattering.

5. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Changing their oil.
(b) Reconstructing the motor.
(c) Flagging down a ride.
(d) Getting their car on the road.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author posit that politicians dismiss a certain type of vote in "January"?

2. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"

3. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

4. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"

5. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"

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