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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 the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) California.
(d) Wyoming.

2. Why does the author posit that politicians dismiss a certain type of vote in "January"?
(a) Very few members of that group will actually vote.
(b) The members of that group usually vote for the least likely candidate.
(c) Their votes do not actually count.
(d) The vote will be as divided as the previous generation's vote.

3. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?
(a) A song.
(b) Fifty typewriters being used at once.
(c) A news report.
(d) A fax machine.

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

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

2. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?

3. According to Thompson, what vote do the politicians generally look down upon?

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

5. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?

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