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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. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?
(a) McGovern's campaign director.
(b) A speech writer for Nixon.
(c) The White House Press Corps.
(d) The military.

2. Which demographic does the Democratic party worry about reaching if they do not have a Kennedy?
(a) Irish.
(b) African Americans.
(c) Asian.
(d) Hispanic.

3. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) For Communism.
(b) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.
(c) As a Yippie activist.
(d) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.

4. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?
(a) Ted Kennedy.
(b) George McGovern.
(c) Edmund Muskie.
(d) George Wallace.

5. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?
(a) The middle class.
(b) The upper class.
(c) The lower class.
(d) The illegal immigrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

2. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

3. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

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

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

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