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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
(a) John Lindsay.
(b) George Wallace.
(c) Ted Kennedy.
(d) Edmund Muskie.

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

3. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?
(a) The presence of Mankiewicz.
(b) The censorship.
(c) The amount of work they can do.
(d) The lack of interviews with the candidates.

4. 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.

5. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?
(a) George Wallace.
(b) Edmund Muskie.
(c) Ted Kennedy.
(d) George McGovern.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?

2. For what is Jerry Rubin known?

3. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?

4. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

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

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