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

2. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"
(a) His lack of skill.
(b) His lack of insight.
(c) His own biases.
(d) His demograph is not exactly widespread.

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

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

5. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.
(a) Other journalists.
(b) Police officers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Campaign managers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?

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

3. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?

4. Besides alcohol, what drug does Thompson readily admit to using regularly?

5. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?

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