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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Macon.
(d) Columbus.

2. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?
(a) Ten thousand naked hippies showing up to protest Nixon.
(b) A motorcycle accident.
(c) The drunken, belligerent behavior of the person who stole his ID.
(d) A drug bust.

3. According to Thompson, what group was responsible for settling the South?
(a) Italians.
(b) Criminals.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) African-Americans.

4. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Rolling Stone.

5. After learning the mechanics of the campaign trail, how does Thompson find his travels?
(a) Calming.
(b) Pleasently routine.
(c) Exhilerating.
(d) Tiresome.

6. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?
(a) The most exposed candidate.
(b) The current President.
(c) The celebrities.
(d) The previous generation.

7. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?
(a) Middle America.
(b) American troops.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Hippies.

8. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?
(a) Bobby Kennedy.
(b) Ted Kennedy.
(c) Patrick Kennedy.
(d) Joseph Kennedy.

9. In what state does Thompson frequently find himself during social settings involving politicians and journalists?
(a) Hungover.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Jet-lagged.
(d) Outcast.

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

11. In "January," whose vote is discussed alongside the generational voting habits?
(a) European immigrants.
(b) African Americans.
(c) Asian.
(d) Hispanic.

12. What does Thompson posit as being the source of his toenail anxiety?
(a) Hashish.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Cocaine.

13. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?
(a) In the shower.
(b) With a collaborator.
(c) Easily and slowly.
(d) With heavy deadlines.

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

15. "Dark Interlude" reveals what illness that Eagleton suffers from?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Bipolar disorder.
(c) Depression.
(d) Hallucinations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it necessary for the politicians have so many meet-and-greets to shake hands with many different workers?

2. Why does Thompson appear to feel relieved and more justified in his habits during "June?"

3. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?

4. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"

5. Which demographic does the Democratic party worry about reaching if they do not have a Kennedy?

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