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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "June," what is significant about drug use among the journalists?
(a) It is becoming more open.
(b) It is blatant and frequent.
(c) It is highly secretive.
(d) It is non-existent.

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

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

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

5. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?
(a) It created sympathetic press for Muskie.
(b) Rubin was protected by another journalist.
(c) It would not look good for him to rough up the journalists.
(d) The other passengers threw him off the train.

6. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?
(a) It is extremely flattering.
(b) He is describing someone else.
(c) He says he refuses to describe himself, but actually does.
(d) It is not flattering.

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

8. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.
(b) As a Yippie activist.
(c) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(d) For Communism.

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

10. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
(a) A cat being cornered by a dog.
(b) A fox getting caught in a trap.
(c) A vulture picking at carrion.
(d) A werewolf killing one's guard dog.

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

12. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) McGovern's campaign.
(b) Nixon's campaign.
(c) Wallace's campaign.
(d) Muskie's campaign.

13. Why is Thompson concerned about his toenails?
(a) They are growing in a different color.
(b) They are flaking away.
(c) They are not growing.
(d) They are growing too quickly.

14. Despite the opinions politicians hold of the press, which of the following is not a trademark of Hunter S. Thompson (illustrating the man's indifference to what the politicians think of him)?
(a) His unbiased observations.
(b) His obsessively frantic writing.
(c) His snarky attitude.
(d) His frequent hangovers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?

2. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

3. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"

4. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?

5. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?

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