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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thompson feel about Nixon's circle of people?
(a) He finds them to be patriotic.
(b) He finds them untrustworthy.
(c) He finds them to be worthy of respect.
(d) He finds them to be very in touch with the public.

2. Why is Thompson in his present mood in "October?"
(a) He feels McGovern is going to win.
(b) He is afraid that someone will threaten McGovern.
(c) He feels McGovern is a lost cause.
(d) He knows that the election will be a tight race.

3. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Reconstructing the motor.
(b) Changing their oil.
(c) Getting their car on the road.
(d) Flagging down a ride.

4. What does Thompson suggest would have helped McGovern push ahead in the polls during September 1972?
(a) A one-on-one interview with Thompson.
(b) A stronger stance on drug policies.
(c) No speechwriters.
(d) A better speechwriter.

5. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"
(a) George McGovern.
(b) John Kennedy.
(c) Timothy Leary.
(d) Bobby Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

2. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

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

4. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

5. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?

(see the answer key)

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