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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. During the flight in "November," to whom is Thompson referring when he discusses "rebellion amongst the docile"?
(a) The speech writers.
(b) The politicians.
(c) The journalists.
(d) The constituents.

2. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?
(a) Light.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Manipulative.
(d) Helpful.

3. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?
(a) The rook.
(b) Batter.
(c) Tight ends.
(d) Goalie.

4. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?
(a) A motorcycle accident.
(b) A drug bust.
(c) The drunken, belligerent behavior of the person who stole his ID.
(d) Ten thousand naked hippies showing up to protest Nixon.

5. In "June," what is significant about drug use among the journalists?
(a) It is becoming more open.
(b) It is highly secretive.
(c) It is non-existent.
(d) It is blatant and frequent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"

2. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?

3. What does Thompson posit as being the source of his toenail anxiety?

4. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

5. Why does the author posit that politicians dismiss a certain type of vote in "January"?

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