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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) Happy.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Claustrophobic.
(d) At ease.

2. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?
(a) Ten thousand naked hippies.
(b) Timothy Leary.
(c) Every hippie celebrity in the country.
(d) One hundred Yippie activists.

3. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?
(a) The politicians refuse to rebalance the power structure within the campaign.
(b) The politicians are not honest with each other.
(c) The politicians are not allowed any secrets.
(d) The politicians cannot have any weaknesses in front of the public.

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

5. How does Thompson chronicle "November Concluded?"
(a) An index for the rest of the book.
(b) An outline for a new book.
(c) The form of an interview with himself and Ed.
(d) A timeline of events.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of what happened between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August," what do Thompson and his friend suspect Mankiewicz will do in the near-future?

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

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

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

5. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"

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