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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?
(a) McGovern's support of legalizing marijuana.
(b) The assassinations of the Kennedys.
(c) McGovern's pro-choice stand.
(d) Vietnam.

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

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

5. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?
(a) It would not look good for him to rough up the journalists.
(b) Rubin was protected by another journalist.
(c) It created sympathetic press for Muskie.
(d) The other passengers threw him off the train.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what is Jerry Rubin known?

3. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

4. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

5. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?

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