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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?
(a) The lower class.
(b) The upper class.
(c) The middle class.
(d) The illegal immigrants.

2. Why is McGovern not able to recover from Eagleton's omissions and lies?
(a) Eagleton should have revealed his medical history sooner.
(b) McGovern did nothing for the public to put faith in him.
(c) McGovern's next vice-presidential candidate was too divisive.
(d) Nixon undermined McGovern's efforts to save face.

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

4. Whom did Bobby Kennedy refer to as "the most decent man in the Senate?"
(a) McGovern
(b) Muskie.
(c) Wallace.
(d) Nixon.

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

6. 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) "Like Hendrix without the guitar."
(c) "The Keith Richards of journalism."
(d) "Bob Dylan with a pen."

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

8. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?
(a) "Experimental theater."
(b) "Honest artwork."
(c) "Overtly meta."
(d) "High comedy."

9. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?
(a) A concert.
(b) A party.
(c) A be-in.
(d) A demonstration.

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

11. According to Thompson, what unprecedented occurrence happens in October of 1972?
(a) Nixon became incredibly popular with the public.
(b) The Democrats turned their back on McGovern.
(c) The Republicans and Democrats began to work together.
(d) The hippies began to support Nixon.

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

13. Where is the second location the personnel and press are taken on election day?
(a) A local university.
(b) Church.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Voting location.

14. How does Thompson allow his readers for the Rolling Stone to follow his journey into the political arena?
(a) He namedrops to keep people intrigued.
(b) He relates politics to music.
(c) He covers only the politics and none of the outside activities.
(d) He discusses both the political and party life as well as how they connect.

15. In the author's discussion of the ethos of American politics, what is perception?
(a) The way a person appears to be.
(b) The way a person will emulate another.
(c) The way a person tries to behave.
(d) The way a person actually is.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Thompson describe the unity sought by the journalists who indulged in some of the more raucous behaviors?

3. What did Eagleton refuse to disclose to the public and to his own party?

4. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?

5. During the flight in "November," to whom is Thompson referring when he discusses "rebellion amongst the docile"?

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