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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 angry speech writers.
(b) They are responsible writers.
(c) They are talentless hacks.
(d) They are vitriolic gossip hounds.

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

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

4. During the flight in "November," to whom is Thompson referring when he discusses "rebellion amongst the docile"?
(a) The constituents.
(b) The journalists.
(c) The speech writers.
(d) The politicians.

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

6. What level of recognition is finally granted to Thompson during "September?"
(a) He is finally made a member of the Presidential Press Corps.
(b) He is given an interview with McGovern.
(c) He is allowed to travel with the politicians themselves.
(d) He is given an award for his campaign coverage.

7. In "November Continued," who is barred from flying with Thompson and the others on their plane?
(a) The journalists.
(b) The politician's families.
(c) The political staff.
(d) The stewardesses.

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

9. According to Thompson, what concept really controls the voting and polls in politics?
(a) How well the politicians can speak.
(b) The stance on the Vietnam War.
(c) The intensity a politician will bring to a speech.
(d) Perception of the candidate.

10. In a tongue-in-cheek reference to his employment by the "Rolling Stone," how does Thompson refer to his position as a political writer?
(a) "Bob Dylan with a pen."
(b) "Rock-n-roll emissary."
(c) "Like Hendrix without the guitar."
(d) "The Keith Richards of journalism."

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

12. 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 _______.
(a) Soda and chips.
(b) Cigarettes and coffee.
(c) Caffeine and sugar.
(d) Milk and cookies.

13. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?
(a) They are extremely mild.
(b) They are completely effective.
(c) They are much wilder.
(d) They are poorly organized.

14. What is the date of election day in this book?
(a) November 6.
(b) November 7.
(c) November 5.
(d) November 4.

15. What is particularly noteworthy of Thompson's writing style, in regards to the tales of his and his colleagues more indulgent behavior?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Omission of details.
(c) Meticulous editing.
(d) Disdain for drug addiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, in what ways can deceit be considered relatively harmless?

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

3. According to Thompson, what unprecedented occurrence happens in October of 1972?

4. In "November," what begins to plague the author?

5. In "September," who does Thompson believe would have supported McGovern?

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