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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For people who are uneasy with Thompson's style of political writing, what sort of writers does he suggest they follow to stay up-to-date with politics?
(a) Educated writers.
(b) Sober writers.
(c) Gonzo journalists.
(d) Speech writers.

2. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?
(a) Mankiewicz is a coward.
(b) Mankiewicz is justified in his actions against the author.
(c) Mankiewicz is a gentleman.
(d) Mankiewicz is a pansy.

3. On the louder of the two planes in "November Continued," what does Thompson say is present?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Illegal drugs.
(c) Pornography.
(d) Alcohol.

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

5. How does Thompson feel about Nixon's circle of people?
(a) He finds them to be very in touch with the public.
(b) He finds them to be patriotic.
(c) He finds them to be worthy of respect.
(d) He finds them untrustworthy.

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

7. 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.

8. What does Thompson allude to having happened with the female reporter who indulged in both marijuana and alcohol?
(a) She would partake in cocaine with Thompson.
(b) She would proposition Thompson.
(c) She would pass out in the aisle.
(d) She slept with the pilot mid-flight.

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

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

11. What two archetypes does Thompson use to further his comparison of two of the candidates to the Yin/Yang?
(a) The lion and the lamb.
(b) The prince and the pauper.
(c) The brute and the liar.
(d) The thief and the murderer.

12. Who is the author of the poem at the end of "November Concluded?"
(a) Allen Ginsberg.
(b) Robinson Jeffers.
(c) Langston Hughes.
(d) William S. Burroughs.

13. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"
(a) McGovern's inability to make a firm decision.
(b) McGovern's lack of public speaking skills.
(c) McGovern's lack of success in the polls.
(d) McGovern's shady past.

14. How does Thompson describe the unity sought by the journalists who indulged in some of the more raucous behaviors?
(a) "Rock-n-roll journey politick."
(b) "Rock-n-roll lifestyle compressed to a typewriter."
(c) "A pathetic attempt to unify us as one."
(d) "Gonzo journalism."

15. After "November," what form does Thompson's writing take for the rest of the book?
(a) Outlines.
(b) Conversational monologues.
(c) Scrawled notes.
(d) Bullet points.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author believe occurs within Nixon's organization that helps to account for Nixon's success?

2. How does Thompson allow his readers for the Rolling Stone to follow his journey into the political arena?

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?

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

5. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?

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