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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 Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
(a) They all clamor for his autograph.
(b) They look down on him.
(c) They embarrass him.
(d) They are happy to see him.

2. To what does Thompson compare the writer's problem he discusses in "June?"
(a) Blindness.
(b) Removing the tongue.
(c) A skin graft.
(d) Deafness.

3. According to Thompson, what vote do the politicians generally look down upon?
(a) Middle-aged men.
(b) Youth.
(c) Hispanic.
(d) Elderly women.

4. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"
(a) His lack of insight.
(b) His demograph is not exactly widespread.
(c) His lack of skill.
(d) His own biases.

5. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Macon.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it necessary for the politicians have so many meet-and-greets to shake hands with many different workers?

2. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

3. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?

4. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?

5. After learning the mechanics of the campaign trail, how does Thompson find his travels?

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