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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) Hunter S. Thompson.
(b) Frank Mankiwiecz.
(c) Peter Sheridan.
(d) George McGovern.

2. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?
(a) Ten thousand naked hippies.
(b) Timothy Leary.
(c) Every hippie celebrity in the country.
(d) One hundred Yippie activists.

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

4. 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)?
(a) His frequent hangovers.
(b) His obsessively frantic writing.
(c) His unbiased observations.
(d) His snarky attitude.

5. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Rolling Stone.
(b) New York Times.
(c) Washington Post.
(d) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

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

3. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?

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

5. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

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