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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.
(b) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.
(c) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(d) Thompson marries into a famous family.

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

5. Why is Thompson concerned about his toenails?
(a) They are flaking away.
(b) They are growing in a different color.
(c) They are not growing.
(d) They are growing too quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

2. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?

3. In "January," whose vote is discussed alongside the generational voting habits?

4. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

5. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?

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