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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 his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?
(a) He is too cynical for them.
(b) He cannot grovel for affection.
(c) He does not enjoy wearing nicer clothes.
(d) He is proud of being able to work every day.

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

3. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) As a Yippie activist.
(b) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(c) For Communism.
(d) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.

4. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?
(a) His employer never served in Vietnam.
(b) He works for a music magazine.
(c) His magazine is the lowest-ranked in the country.
(d) His editor is a known communist.

5. Besides alcohol, what drug does Thompson readily admit to using regularly?
(a) Ether.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Peyote.
(d) Heroin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?

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

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

4. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?

5. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"

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