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

2. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?
(a) He is too cynical for them.
(b) He does not enjoy wearing nicer clothes.
(c) He is proud of being able to work every day.
(d) He cannot grovel for affection.

3. What two archetypes does Thompson use to further his comparison of two of the candidates to the Yin/Yang?
(a) The lion and the lamb.
(b) The brute and the liar.
(c) The prince and the pauper.
(d) The thief and the murderer.

4. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
(a) The McCarthy voters.
(b) The Wallace voters.
(c) The Muskie voters.
(d) The Nixon voters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?

2. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?

3. What is the tone of "October?"

4. In the meeting at the ballroom, what does Thompson hypothesize as being Wallace's goal?

5. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?

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