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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. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"
(a) The American military.
(b) Hell's Angels.
(c) The Yippies.
(d) The Viet Cong.

2. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?
(a) Air Force Three.
(b) Kingsport One.
(c) Zoo Plane.
(d) Dakota Queen II.

3. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Getting their car on the road.
(b) Flagging down a ride.
(c) Changing their oil.
(d) Reconstructing the motor.

4. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) California.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) South Carolina.

5. During "September," what does Thompson predict will happen in the election?
(a) Wallace will win.
(b) Nixon will win.
(c) Kennedy will win.
(d) McGovern will win.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "November Continued," what is the reputation of the journalists Thompson travels with?

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

3. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?

4. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

5. After "November," what form does Thompson's writing take for the rest of the book?

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