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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
(a) The McCarthy voters.
(b) The Nixon voters.
(c) The Wallace voters.
(d) The Muskie voters.

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

4. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New York City.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Dallas.

5. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?
(a) American troops.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Middle America.
(d) Hippies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?

2. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?

3. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?

4. Why does Thompson believe the journalists are turning to drugs?

5. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"

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