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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?
(a) A factory.
(b) A retirement community.
(c) A university.
(d) A slaughterhouse.

2. What does Thompson believe is the source of the journalists' most common writing problem?
(a) The writers are allowing their work to be dictated by others.
(b) The writers are becoming too reliant on sensationalistic headlines.
(c) The writers are getting lazy.
(d) The writers have nothing to write about.

3. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?
(a) He is concerned of the effects it will have on the campaign.
(b) He can barely speak of it without tears.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He laughs about it.

4. Fill in the blanks: According to Thompson, American politics have changed from being based on "charisma" to "_______ and ________."
(a) Smoke and mirrors.
(b) Ink and blood.
(c) Truth and lies.
(d) Perception and reality.

5. What does Thompson combine with whiskey in "November?"
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Codeine.
(c) Hashish.
(d) Peyote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of writing does Thompson decide to pursue at the end of "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"

2. What is the tone of "October?"

3. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?

4. Why does Thompson believe the journalists are turning to drugs?

5. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"

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