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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) For Communism.
(b) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(c) As a Yippie activist.
(d) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.

3. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?
(a) He can barely speak of it without tears.
(b) He is concerned of the effects it will have on the campaign.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He laughs about it.

4. 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 cat being cornered by a dog.
(d) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

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

3. What is significant about the residents of the retirement home the candidates visit in "May?"

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

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

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