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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"
(a) They dress in denim.
(b) They dress like bank tellers.
(c) They dress all in black.
(d) They dress in a vintage style.

3. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
(a) The Nixon voters.
(b) The Wallace voters.
(c) The McCarthy voters.
(d) The Muskie voters.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?

3. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?

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

5. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?

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