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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"
(a) Mankiewicz reveals some campaign secrets to Thompson.
(b) Thompson is assaulted by the other man.
(c) Thompson buys the other man a drink.
(d) Thompson crashes his motorcycle into Mankiewicz's car.

2. 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 slept with the pilot mid-flight.
(c) She would pass out in the aisle.
(d) She would proposition Thompson.

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

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

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

6. 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 force the newcomers to get high before getting on the plane.
(c) The journalists refuse entry to everyone else.
(d) The journalists only allow other politicians on board if McGovern joins them.

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

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

9. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"
(a) John Kennedy.
(b) Timothy Leary.
(c) George McGovern.
(d) Bobby Kennedy.

10. How does Thompson chronicle "November Concluded?"
(a) A timeline of events.
(b) An index for the rest of the book.
(c) An outline for a new book.
(d) The form of an interview with himself and Ed.

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

12. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?
(a) Riot shields.
(b) Guns.
(c) Noxious gasses.
(d) Nightsticks.

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

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

15. At the writing of this book, what do Americans realize about politics?
(a) American votes do force change.
(b) They are deceptive.
(c) Politicians cannot readily pull troops in and out of a country.
(d) Politicians are not really in charge.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, what sort of person is considered to be more of the "yang" in the Yin/Yang?

2. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?

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

4. While traveling on airplanes, what does the author break?

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

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