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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. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) Rolling Stone.
(d) New York Times.

2. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Macon.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Savannah.

3. According to Thompson, what vote do the politicians generally look down upon?
(a) Youth.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Elderly women.
(d) Middle-aged men.

4. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?
(a) Clean living.
(b) Respect for everyone.
(c) Objectivity.
(d) Morality.

5. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?
(a) The previous generation.
(b) The current President.
(c) The most exposed candidate.
(d) The celebrities.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?

3. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?

4. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

5. In "January," whose vote is discussed alongside the generational voting habits?

(see the answer key)

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