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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) Claustrophobic.
(b) Happy.
(c) Awkward.
(d) At ease.

2. 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 snarky attitude.
(c) His unbiased observations.
(d) His obsessively frantic writing.

3. In this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?
(a) Pages.
(b) Numbers.
(c) Icons.
(d) Photographs.

4. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?
(a) Ten thousand naked hippies showing up to protest Nixon.
(b) A drug bust.
(c) The drunken, belligerent behavior of the person who stole his ID.
(d) A motorcycle accident.

5. Besides the factory, where else do the candidates go to visit and meet with workers?
(a) An automotive shop.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A library.
(d) A slaughterhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

2. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"

3. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"

4. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?

5. Why does Thompson believe the journalists are turning to drugs?

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