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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?
(a) Eight hours a day, for two years.
(b) Ten hours a day, for fourteen months.
(c) Eighteen hours a day, for a year and a half.
(d) Twelve hours a day, for a year.

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

3. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?
(a) Wallace.
(b) Muskie.
(c) McCarthy.
(d) Nixon.

4. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?
(a) The rook.
(b) Batter.
(c) Goalie.
(d) Tight ends.

5. "Dark Interlude" reveals what illness that Eagleton suffers from?
(a) Depression.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Bipolar disorder.
(d) Epilepsy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does Thompson compare an American campaign trail?

3. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?

4. What journalistic term does Thompson use to describe Wallace's speeches in "July?"

5. Why is Thompson concerned about his toenails?

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