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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) Hispanic.
(b) African Americans.
(c) European immigrants.
(d) Asian.

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

3. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He can barely speak of it without tears.
(c) He is concerned of the effects it will have on the campaign.
(d) He laughs about it.

4. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?
(a) George Meany.
(b) Rosey Grier.
(c) Lyndon Johnson.
(d) George Wallace.

5. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?
(a) Easily and slowly.
(b) In the shower.
(c) With a collaborator.
(d) With heavy deadlines.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

2. Despite the opinions politicians hold of the press, which of the following is not a trademark of Hunter S. Thompson (illustrating the man's indifference to what the politicians think of him)?

3. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.

4. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?

5. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?

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