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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. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?
(a) He is concerned of the effects it will have on the campaign.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He laughs about it.
(d) He can barely speak of it without tears.

2. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) Nixon's campaign.
(b) McGovern's campaign.
(c) Muskie's campaign.
(d) Wallace's campaign.

3. What writer's problem does Thompson discuss in "June"?
(a) Writer's block.
(b) Repetition in subject matter.
(c) Re-using one's work over and over.
(d) Censorship.

4. In this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Icons.
(c) Numbers.
(d) Pages.

5. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?
(a) Eight hours a day, for two years.
(b) Twelve hours a day, for a year.
(c) Ten hours a day, for fourteen months.
(d) Eighteen hours a day, for a year and a half.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the opinions politicians hold of the press, which of the following is not a trademark of Hunter S. Thompson (illustrating the man's indifference to what the politicians think of him)?

2. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?

3. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"

4. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

5. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some characteristics of Thompson's writing?

2. In "January, February, into March," how does Thompson try to fit in with the politicians and press?

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

4. What is gonzo journalism?

5. Why do the consultants on the campaign think they need to involve Ted Kennedy?

6. In "February & March," why is the 1972 Democratic Nomination campaign particularly stressful?

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

8. Describe the relationship between journalists and politicians.

9. Describe the different votes Thompson discusses in "January."

10. What are some ways that Thompson organizes this book?

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