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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) "Like Hendrix without the guitar."
(b) "The Keith Richards of journalism."
(c) "Rock-n-roll emissary."
(d) "Bob Dylan with a pen."

5. What is the tone of "October?"
(a) Excited and nervous.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Gloomy.
(d) Fearful.

6. How do people who are uninterested in politics react to Thompson's writing?
(a) The disinterested begin to follow politics.
(b) They boycott Rolling Stone Magazine.
(c) They begin to buy his books.
(d) They read his stories merely for gossip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Who is Ron Ziegler?
(a) Nixon's vice-president.
(b) Nixon's personal PR representative.
(c) Nixon's speech writer.
(d) Nixon's secretary of state.

14. What are some of the activities that take place on the wilder plane during the campaign?
(a) Intoxication.
(b) Sex in the aisles.
(c) Smoking during take off.
(d) Fighting over seating arrangements.

15. What plane does Thompson decide better fits his personality in "November Continued?"
(a) Kingsport One.
(b) Zoo Plane.
(c) Air Force Three.
(d) Dakota Queen II.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fill in the blanks: According to Thompson, American politics have changed from being based on "charisma" to "_______ and ________."

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 Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?

5. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?

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