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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, October.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it necessary for the politicians have so many meet-and-greets to shake hands with many different workers?
(a) It is important that politicians visit their hometowns in this manner.
(b) It is necessary for the campaign workers to poll the constituents.
(c) It makes the politicians more personable to the average American.
(d) It is merely a formality from the 1800s.

2. In what measurement of time is this book organized?
(a) Months.
(b) Weeks.
(c) Days.
(d) Years.

3. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?
(a) Fifty typewriters being used at once.
(b) A song.
(c) A news report.
(d) A fax machine.

4. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) Happy.
(b) Awkward.
(c) At ease.
(d) Claustrophobic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides alcohol, what drug does Thompson readily admit to using regularly?

2. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"

3. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?

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

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

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