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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, July.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
(a) A vulture picking at carrion.
(b) A fox getting caught in a trap.
(c) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.
(d) A cat being cornered by a dog.

2. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?
(a) With a collaborator.
(b) Easily and slowly.
(c) In the shower.
(d) With heavy deadlines.

3. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?
(a) Rubin was protected by another journalist.
(b) The other passengers threw him off the train.
(c) It would not look good for him to rough up the journalists.
(d) It created sympathetic press for Muskie.

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

5. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?
(a) The rich businessmen.
(b) The factory workers.
(c) The middle-classes.
(d) The students.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"

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

3. For what is Jerry Rubin known?

4. Why does Thompson appear to feel relieved and more justified in his habits during "June?"

5. What does Thompson believe is the source of the journalists' most common writing problem?

(see the answer key)

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