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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?
(a) The factory workers.
(b) The students.
(c) The rich businessmen.
(d) The middle-classes.

2. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"
(a) His interviews with the candidates.
(b) His frequent references to celebrities.
(c) His factual accounts.
(d) His ability to make connections between disparate events.

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

4. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?
(a) Public appearances.
(b) Promises to withdraw the troops from Vietnam.
(c) A polished appearance.
(d) Speeches to rile up the younger crowds.

5. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?
(a) They did not wish to hurt anyone.
(b) They were deceived about danger they were facing.
(c) Some helped people while others hurt people.
(d) They were unhelpful during the demonstration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author believe occurs within Nixon's organization that helps to account for Nixon's success?

2. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?

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

4. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

5. In the author's estimation, how is the public beginning to view Nixon?

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