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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Rolling Stone.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(d) New York Times.

2. During "August," what concerns are raised about Frank Mankiewicz on the campaign trail?
(a) Mankiewicz is increasingly more volatile.
(b) Mankiewicz is intoxicated in public too often.
(c) Mankiewicz is not tough enough on McGovern.
(d) Mankiewicz cannot handle publicity.

3. According to those who approve of professional speech writers, what purpose do the writers serve for the politicians?
(a) The writers control the campaign.
(b) The writers can catapult a politician to stardom with the right words.
(c) The writers are merely there to edit the speeches.
(d) The writers enhance the politician's performance.

4. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"
(a) McGovern's inability to make a firm decision.
(b) McGovern's shady past.
(c) McGovern's lack of success in the polls.
(d) McGovern's lack of public speaking skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the opinions politicians hold of the press, which of the following is not a trademark of Hunter S. Thompson (illustrating the man's indifference to what the politicians think of him)?

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

3. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?

4. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?

5. At the end of "June," why does Thompson compare the journalists to a particularly notorious group?

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