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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.
(a) Campaign managers.
(b) Other journalists.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Police officers.

2. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.
(b) Thompson marries into a famous family.
(c) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(d) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.

3. At the end of "June," why does Thompson compare the journalists to a particularly notorious group?
(a) Their similar drug use.
(b) Their similar self-righteousness.
(c) Their similar anger.
(d) Their similar boredom.

4. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
(a) John Lindsay.
(b) Edmund Muskie.
(c) Ted Kennedy.
(d) George Wallace.

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

6. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"
(a) His lack of insight.
(b) His demograph is not exactly widespread.
(c) His own biases.
(d) His lack of skill.

7. In the meeting at the ballroom, what does Thompson hypothesize as being Wallace's goal?
(a) Targeting voters.
(b) Dividing voters.
(c) Introducing radical new ideas with traditional promises.
(d) Moving voters to another candidate.

8. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?
(a) The lack of interviews with the candidates.
(b) The amount of work they can do.
(c) The presence of Mankiewicz.
(d) The censorship.

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

10. Why does Thompson appear to feel relieved and more justified in his habits during "June?"
(a) Timothy Leary comes to speak to the journalists.
(b) McGovern acknowledges his own drug use.
(c) Many members of the press have been experimenting with drugs as well.
(d) Mankiewicz shares a joint with Thompson.

11. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?
(a) Twelve hours a day, for a year.
(b) Ten hours a day, for fourteen months.
(c) Eight hours a day, for two years.
(d) Eighteen hours a day, for a year and a half.

12. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
(a) They look down on him.
(b) They are happy to see him.
(c) They embarrass him.
(d) They all clamor for his autograph.

13. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?
(a) The rich businessmen.
(b) The factory workers.
(c) The middle-classes.
(d) The students.

14. Which demographic does the Democratic party worry about reaching if they do not have a Kennedy?
(a) Irish.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Asian.
(d) African Americans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?

2. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?

3. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?

4. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"

5. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?

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