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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. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?
(a) McGovern's support of legalizing marijuana.
(b) The assassinations of the Kennedys.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) McGovern's pro-choice stand.

2. Besides the factory, where else do the candidates go to visit and meet with workers?
(a) A slaughterhouse.
(b) A library.
(c) An automotive shop.
(d) A hospital.

3. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?
(a) Class issues.
(b) Kent State.
(c) Legalization of marijuana.
(d) Vietnam War.

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

5. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) The date of the event.
(b) The socialites who would be present.
(c) His clothing.
(d) Whether to bring a date or not.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?

2. "Dark Interlude" reveals what illness that Eagleton suffers from?

3. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

4. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?

5. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. At the beginning of "July," how does Thompson analyze Wallace's ease as a successful politician?

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

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

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

8. How do Thompson and the other journalists deal with their boredom in "May"?

9. What does Thompson say about his toenails, and why is it important?

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

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