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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 the author believe occurs within Nixon's organization that helps to account for Nixon's success?
(a) "Shady moves worthy of the Mafia."
(b) "Manipulative, snakey motions."
(c) "Nazi-moves."
(d) "Monstrous decisions."

2. How does Thompson balance his frantic writing with the long periods of boredom in "November?"
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Intoxication.
(d) Yoga.

3. In "November Continued," what is the reputation of the journalists Thompson travels with?
(a) They are angry speech writers.
(b) They are vitriolic gossip hounds.
(c) They are responsible writers.
(d) They are talentless hacks.

4. At the end of "June," why does Thompson compare the journalists to a particularly notorious group?
(a) Their similar drug use.
(b) Their similar self-righteousness.
(c) Their similar anger.
(d) Their similar boredom.

5. In what measurement of time is this book organized?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Days.
(c) Months.
(d) Years.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, in "Dark Interludes," what does McGovern do that shows his prowess as a politician?

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

3. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?

4. According to those who disapprove of professional speech writers, what is revealed when politicians use these writers?

5. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?

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