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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. Which demographic does the Democratic party worry about reaching if they do not have a Kennedy?
(a) Asian.
(b) African Americans.
(c) Irish.
(d) Hispanic.

2. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) At ease.
(b) Happy.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Claustrophobic.

3. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?
(a) He is caught with hashish.
(b) He refuses to remove his hat.
(c) He punches Mankiewicz.
(d) He gets very drunk in front of the President.

4. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) Nixon's campaign.
(b) McGovern's campaign.
(c) Wallace's campaign.
(d) Muskie's campaign.

5. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) New York City.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

2. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

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

4. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?

5. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?

(see the answer key)

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