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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?
(a) Dakota Queen II.
(b) Kingsport One.
(c) Zoo Plane.
(d) Air Force Three.

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

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

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

6. 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 enhance the politician's performance.
(d) The writers control the campaign.

7. While traveling on airplanes, what does the author break?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Typewriters.
(c) Seats.
(d) The passenger rules.

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

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

10. What does the author believe Americans want and need?
(a) Leaders who will take power away from the public.
(b) Leaders who are representatives of America's reality.
(c) Leaders who have military experience.
(d) Leaders who will take power away from the government.

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

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

13. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?
(a) Some helped people while others hurt people.
(b) They were unhelpful during the demonstration.
(c) They were deceived about danger they were facing.
(d) They did not wish to hurt anyone.

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

15. According to the subheading of "November," where is Thompson stoned?
(a) A Press conference.
(b) The Zoo Plane.
(c) A football game.
(d) A Hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?

2. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?

3. What strikes Thompson the most about Mankiewicz's recent, violent tendencies?

4. What does Thompson combine with whiskey in "November?"

5. What is the date of election day in this book?

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