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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?
(a) Writers who could not sell a novel.
(b) News-hungry pigs.
(c) Failed politicians.
(d) Worthless.

2. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?
(a) He is too cynical for them.
(b) He does not enjoy wearing nicer clothes.
(c) He cannot grovel for affection.
(d) He is proud of being able to work every day.

3. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?
(a) Green Party.
(b) Independent.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Republican.

4. How does the Epitaph begin?
(a) Nixon's inaguration for his second term.
(b) Nixon's resignation during Watergate.
(c) The breaking news on Watergate.
(d) The defeat of McGovern for the presidency.

5. Hunter S. Thompson ends the book by discussing some drama that occurred at a large American event. What is this event?
(a) World Series.
(b) Stanley Cup playoffs.
(c) World Cup.
(d) Super Bowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"

2. How does Thompson allow his readers for the Rolling Stone to follow his journey into the political arena?

3. How does Thompson feel about Nixon's circle of people?

4. Who does Thompson discuss as the reason for his own disillusionment in "November Continued"?

5. Besides alcohol, what drug does Thompson readily admit to using regularly?

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