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

2. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?
(a) Legalization of marijuana.
(b) Vietnam War.
(c) Kent State.
(d) Class issues.

3. What does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?
(a) The people grow touchier.
(b) The people begin to rebel against their tight schedule.
(c) The people isolate themselves.
(d) The people act out.

4. Why does Thompson appear to feel relieved and more justified in his habits during "June?"
(a) McGovern acknowledges his own drug use.
(b) Timothy Leary comes to speak to the journalists.
(c) Many members of the press have been experimenting with drugs as well.
(d) Mankiewicz shares a joint with Thompson.

5. What are some of the activities that take place on the wilder plane during the campaign?
(a) Fighting over seating arrangements.
(b) Smoking during take off.
(c) Intoxication.
(d) Sex in the aisles.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, because of their origins, who do Southerners respect?

2. In a tongue-in-cheek reference to his employment by the "Rolling Stone," how does Thompson refer to his position as a political writer?

3. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"

4. At the end of "June," why does Thompson compare the journalists to a particularly notorious group?

5. Whom did Bobby Kennedy refer to as "the most decent man in the Senate?"

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