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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 proud of being able to work every day.
(b) He is too cynical for them.
(c) He cannot grovel for affection.
(d) He does not enjoy wearing nicer clothes.

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

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

5. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
(a) They embarrass him.
(b) They are happy to see him.
(c) They look down on him.
(d) They all clamor for his autograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?

2. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?

3. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

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

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

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