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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During "September," what does Thompson predict will happen in the election?
(a) McGovern will win.
(b) Kennedy will win.
(c) Nixon will win.
(d) Wallace will win.

2. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon antagonized the press too much.
(b) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.
(c) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.
(d) Nixon needed a man with military experience.

3. What does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?
(a) The people begin to rebel against their tight schedule.
(b) The people act out.
(c) The people isolate themselves.
(d) The people grow touchier.

4. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?
(a) Thompson should probably leave.
(b) Thompson should apologize.
(c) Mankiewicz should have a drink with Thompson.
(d) Mankiewicz should apologize.

5. According to Thompson, who fails to capture the public's attention because the people perceive a discrepancy between his perception and his reality?
(a) George Wallace.
(b) Richard Nixon.
(c) George McGovern.
(d) Frank Mankowiecz.

6. Despite medical issues, what is Thompson's main concern during November?
(a) He needs to finish his work.
(b) He needs to have a meeting with McGovern.
(c) He needs to go home.
(d) He needs to vote.

7. What revelation does Thompson make to the readers about his intoxication on the airplane?
(a) The other journalists are similarly high.
(b) The liquor on the plane is superior to his own.
(c) The atmospheric change sobers him up.
(d) The other journalists are only pretending to be stoned.

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

9. What does the author believe occurs within Nixon's organization that helps to account for Nixon's success?
(a) "Monstrous decisions."
(b) "Nazi-moves."
(c) "Shady moves worthy of the Mafia."
(d) "Manipulative, snakey motions."

10. Why is Thompson in his present mood in "October?"
(a) He knows that the election will be a tight race.
(b) He feels McGovern is going to win.
(c) He feels McGovern is a lost cause.
(d) He is afraid that someone will threaten McGovern.

11. Why must Thompson strictly adhere to the schedule set forth by the Rolling Stone?
(a) He has a book coming out from their press.
(b) He owes the editors of Rolling Stone many favors.
(c) His contractual agreements.
(d) He will be blacklisted if he does not.

12. During "August," what concerns are raised about Frank Mankiewicz on the campaign trail?
(a) Mankiewicz is increasingly more volatile.
(b) Mankiewicz is intoxicated in public too often.
(c) Mankiewicz cannot handle publicity.
(d) Mankiewicz is not tough enough on McGovern.

13. In "November Continued," what is the reputation of the journalists Thompson travels with?
(a) They are talentless hacks.
(b) They are responsible writers.
(c) They are angry speech writers.
(d) They are vitriolic gossip hounds.

14. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?
(a) Recording every badge number of every police officer who used unnecessary force.
(b) Washing the gas from his eyes.
(c) Hanging on to his bag of marijuana.
(d) Helping a young hippie get some first aid.

15. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?
(a) The middle class.
(b) The illegal immigrants.
(c) The upper class.
(d) The lower class.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?

2. After "November," what form does Thompson's writing take for the rest of the book?

3. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?

4. What is particularly noteworthy of Thompson's writing style, in regards to the tales of his and his colleagues more indulgent behavior?

5. How does Thompson chronicle "November Concluded?"

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