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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thompson believe the journalists are turning to drugs?
(a) They are trying to get a better grasp on the younger generation.
(b) They are not coping well with cabin fever.
(c) They want to experiment while away from their loved ones.
(d) They want to emulate Thompson.

2. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Reserve personnel.
(c) Press.
(d) Constituents.

3. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?
(a) McGovern's support of legalizing marijuana.
(b) The assassinations of the Kennedys.
(c) McGovern's pro-choice stand.
(d) Vietnam.

4. According to Thompson, what concept really controls the voting and polls in politics?
(a) The stance on the Vietnam War.
(b) The intensity a politician will bring to a speech.
(c) Perception of the candidate.
(d) How well the politicians can speak.

5. In "July," in the ballroom, what reaction do the constituents have towards George Wallace?
(a) They take his statements and promises seriously and give him their support.
(b) They are not happy with what Wallace was saying.
(c) They boo Wallace out of the ballroom.
(d) They embrace him as their own.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?

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

3. Why does the author posit that politicians dismiss a certain type of vote in "January"?

4. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?

5. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?

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