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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it necessary for the politicians have so many meet-and-greets to shake hands with many different workers?
(a) It is necessary for the campaign workers to poll the constituents.
(b) It makes the politicians more personable to the average American.
(c) It is merely a formality from the 1800s.
(d) It is important that politicians visit their hometowns in this manner.

2. To what does Thompson compare an American campaign trail?
(a) A football team.
(b) A chess game.
(c) A hockey team.
(d) A baseball team.

3. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?
(a) Goalie.
(b) Tight ends.
(c) Batter.
(d) The rook.

4. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?
(a) Independent.
(b) Green Party.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Republican.

5. What does Thompson openly acknowledge about his work in "February & March?"
(a) His demograph is not exactly widespread.
(b) His lack of skill.
(c) His own biases.
(d) His lack of insight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author posit that politicians dismiss a certain type of vote in "January"?

2. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?

3. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

4. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?

5. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Introduction, how does Thompson explain his drug use?

2. In the early days of the campaign trail, how does Thompson's demeanor and attire compare to the other journalists?

3. Describe Thompson's initial relationships with the other writers.

4. What does Thompson believe about Southern attitudes, particularly in regards to politicians?

5. What is significant about Hunter S. Thompson's description of himself?

6. How does Thompson describe the feeling for a politician when hearing a particular song in the Nebraska primary?

7. What is significant about Eagleton's hiding his battles with depression?

8. Where are some of the places the campaign visits in "May" and why?

9. How does Thompson use his varied experiences as a writer to draw random connections about the journalists in "June?"

10. How do the factory workers react to Senator McCarthy?

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