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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
(a) Edmund Muskie.
(b) Ted Kennedy.
(c) George Wallace.
(d) John Lindsay.

2. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Flagging down a ride.
(b) Getting their car on the road.
(c) Reconstructing the motor.
(d) Changing their oil.

3. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?
(a) Actor.
(b) Politician.
(c) Campaign manager.
(d) Writer.

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

5. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?
(a) The celebrities.
(b) The current President.
(c) The previous generation.
(d) The most exposed candidate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what is Jerry Rubin known?

3. 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)?

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

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

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