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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"
(a) To see a factory local to his hometown.
(b) To make sure they are being given proper benefits.
(c) To shake their hands.
(d) To visit where his father used to work there.

2. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Macon.

3. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?
(a) The journalists refuse entry to everyone else.
(b) The journalists force the newcomers to get high before getting on the plane.
(c) The journalists only allow other politicians on board if McGovern joins them.
(d) The journalists welcome everyone on board.

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

5. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?
(a) Mankiewicz should apologize.
(b) Mankiewicz should have a drink with Thompson.
(c) Thompson should probably leave.
(d) Thompson should apologize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What catches Thompson's attention at the primary in early May?

2. During the flight in "November," to whom is Thompson referring when he discusses "rebellion amongst the docile"?

3. In "November Continued," who is barred from flying with Thompson and the others on their plane?

4. In "September," what does Thompson name as being the real problem behind the shrinking middle class?

5. According to Thompson, what sort of person is considered to be more of the "yang" in the Yin/Yang?

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