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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to those who approve of professional speech writers, what purpose do the writers serve for the politicians?
(a) The writers can catapult a politician to stardom with the right words.
(b) The writers are merely there to edit the speeches.
(c) The writers control the campaign.
(d) The writers enhance the politician's performance.

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

3. According to Thompson, what unprecedented occurrence happens in October of 1972?
(a) The Democrats turned their back on McGovern.
(b) Nixon became incredibly popular with the public.
(c) The hippies began to support Nixon.
(d) The Republicans and Democrats began to work together.

4. 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?
(a) Mankiewicz will owe Thompson a favor in return for not reporting him.
(b) Mankiewicz will pretend nothing ever happened.
(c) Mankiewicz will return to assault Thompson again.
(d) Mankiewicz will likely apologize.

5. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"
(a) Bobby Kennedy.
(b) Timothy Leary.
(c) George McGovern.
(d) John Kennedy.

6. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?
(a) Wallace and Muskie.
(b) Kennedy and McCarthy.
(c) Mankiewicz and Ziegler.
(d) Nixon and McGovern.

7. Why is McGovern not able to recover from Eagleton's omissions and lies?
(a) McGovern's next vice-presidential candidate was too divisive.
(b) Nixon undermined McGovern's efforts to save face.
(c) McGovern did nothing for the public to put faith in him.
(d) Eagleton should have revealed his medical history sooner.

8. What did Eagleton refuse to disclose to the public and to his own party?
(a) His military records.
(b) His police records.
(c) Mental health records.
(d) His marriage license.

9. Fill in the blanks: According to Thompson, American politics have changed from being based on "charisma" to "_______ and ________."
(a) Perception and reality.
(b) Ink and blood.
(c) Smoke and mirrors.
(d) Truth and lies.

10. What does Thompson combine with whiskey in "November?"
(a) Codeine.
(b) Peyote.
(c) Hashish.
(d) Marijuana.

11. According to those who disapprove of professional speech writers, what is revealed when politicians use these writers?
(a) A lack of direct thought.
(b) The inability of people to think for themselves.
(c) False promises.
(d) The artifice of politics.

12. In "September," who does Thompson believe would have supported McGovern?
(a) Sitting Bull.
(b) Amelia Earhart.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

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

14. Above all else, why does the public lose its trust in Eagleton (and by extension, McGovern)?
(a) McGovern acted too harshly against Eagleton.
(b) Eagleton was meant to be a rock for the public to lean on.
(c) Eagleton lied.
(d) McGovern did not act quickly enough in removing Eagleton.

15. How many aircraft are generally used on the campaign trail?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, what is the death knell for the campaign?

2. How does Thompson balance his frantic writing with the long periods of boredom in "November?"

3. Fill in the blanks: Regarding the combination of alcohol and marijuana, one of the female reporters describes taking the drugs as the adult version of ______ and _______.

4. Who is the author of the poem at the end of "November Concluded?"

5. What are some of the activities that take place on the wilder plane during the campaign?

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