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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. What does Thompson suggest would have helped McGovern push ahead in the polls during September 1972?
(a) A stronger stance on drug policies.
(b) A better speechwriter.
(c) No speechwriters.
(d) A one-on-one interview with Thompson.

2. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) The socialites who would be present.
(b) Whether to bring a date or not.
(c) His clothing.
(d) The date of the event.

3. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon antagonized the press too much.
(b) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.
(c) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.
(d) Nixon needed a man with military experience.

4. What journalistic term does Thompson use to describe Wallace's speeches in "July?"
(a) Pitch.
(b) Scanning.
(c) Lobbing.
(d) Sink.

5. How does Thompson feel about Nixon's circle of people?
(a) He finds them to be very in touch with the public.
(b) He finds them to be worthy of respect.
(c) He finds them untrustworthy.
(d) He finds them to be patriotic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.

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

3. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?

4. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?

5. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

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