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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of "June," why does Thompson compare the journalists to a particularly notorious group?
(a) Their similar anger.
(b) Their similar drug use.
(c) Their similar self-righteousness.
(d) Their similar boredom.

3. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?
(a) Lyndon Johnson.
(b) George Meany.
(c) George Wallace.
(d) Rosey Grier.

4. What does Thompson posit as being the source of his toenail anxiety?
(a) Hashish.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Marijuana.

5. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?
(a) The military.
(b) The White House Press Corps.
(c) A speech writer for Nixon.
(d) McGovern's campaign director.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?

2. Besides the factory, where else do the candidates go to visit and meet with workers?

3. In "June," what is significant about drug use among the journalists?

4. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

5. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"

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