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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?
(a) Morality.
(b) Respect for everyone.
(c) Objectivity.
(d) Clean living.

2. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) His clothing.
(b) The date of the event.
(c) The socialites who would be present.
(d) Whether to bring a date or not.

3. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?
(a) It is extremely flattering.
(b) He is describing someone else.
(c) He says he refuses to describe himself, but actually does.
(d) It is not flattering.

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

5. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?
(a) His employer never served in Vietnam.
(b) His editor is a known communist.
(c) His magazine is the lowest-ranked in the country.
(d) He works for a music magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?

2. Which demographic does the Democratic party worry about reaching if they do not have a Kennedy?

3. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?

4. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?

5. In this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?

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