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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. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?
(a) "Honest artwork."
(b) "Experimental theater."
(c) "Overtly meta."
(d) "High comedy."

2. How does Thompson balance his frantic writing with the long periods of boredom in "November?"
(a) Reading.
(b) Intoxication.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Sleeping.

3. In "November," what begins to plague the author?
(a) Seizures.
(b) Tingling in his limbs.
(c) Headaches.
(d) Irregular heartbeats.

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

5. 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)?
(a) His frequent hangovers.
(b) His obsessively frantic writing.
(c) His snarky attitude.
(d) His unbiased observations.

Short Answer Questions

1. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?

2. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?

3. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?

4. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"

5. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?

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