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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do people who are uninterested in politics react to Thompson's writing?
(a) The disinterested begin to follow politics.
(b) They begin to buy his books.
(c) They read his stories merely for gossip.
(d) They boycott Rolling Stone Magazine.

2. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?
(a) Censorship.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Poor travel accomodations.
(d) Stifling hotel rooms.

3. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"
(a) They dress in a vintage style.
(b) They dress in denim.
(c) They dress all in black.
(d) They dress like bank tellers.

4. Why is Thompson in his present mood in "October?"
(a) He knows that the election will be a tight race.
(b) He feels McGovern is a lost cause.
(c) He is afraid that someone will threaten McGovern.
(d) He feels McGovern is going to win.

5. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?
(a) A party.
(b) A demonstration.
(c) A concert.
(d) A be-in.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the flight in "November," to whom is Thompson referring when he discusses "rebellion amongst the docile"?

2. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?

3. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?

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

5. How does Thompson describe the tendencies for American party politics to even out and correct disparities?

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