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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Thompson discuss as the reason for his own disillusionment in "November Continued"?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Wallace.
(c) Mankiewicz.
(d) McGovern.

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

4. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?
(a) People who have a background in fighting.
(b) Military.
(c) Peaceful protestors.
(d) Writers.

5. In the author's discussion of the ethos of American politics, what is perception?
(a) The way a person tries to behave.
(b) The way a person appears to be.
(c) The way a person actually is.
(d) The way a person will emulate another.

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

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

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

9. In what way did the passengers on Thompson's plane assure their own entry?
(a) They would get drunk before the flight.
(b) They would bring a drug to be shared.
(c) They would claim a certain seat.
(d) They would arm-wrestle for a seat.

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

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

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

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

14. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?
(a) The journalists refuse entry to everyone else.
(b) The journalists force the newcomers to get high before getting on the plane.
(c) The journalists welcome everyone on board.
(d) The journalists only allow other politicians on board if McGovern joins them.

15. In "September," what does Thompson name as being the real problem behind the shrinking middle class?
(a) Welfare.
(b) Public policy.
(c) Unfair wages.
(d) Sexism and racism in the workplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do people who are uninterested in politics react to Thompson's writing?

2. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?

3. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"

4. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?

5. How does Thompson chronicle "November Concluded?"

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