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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) The socialites who would be present.
(b) Whether to bring a date or not.
(c) His clothing.
(d) The date of the event.

2. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.
(a) Politicians.
(b) Campaign managers.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Other journalists.

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

4. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?
(a) He punches Mankiewicz.
(b) He is caught with hashish.
(c) He gets very drunk in front of the President.
(d) He refuses to remove his hat.

5. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) California.
(d) Wyoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

2. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?

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

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)?

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

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