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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, April.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
(a) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.
(b) A vulture picking at carrion.
(c) A cat being cornered by a dog.
(d) A fox getting caught in a trap.

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

4. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?
(a) Failed politicians.
(b) Worthless.
(c) News-hungry pigs.
(d) Writers who could not sell a novel.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?

3. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?

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

5. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?

(see the answer key)

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