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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. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?
(a) Patrick Kennedy.
(b) Ted Kennedy.
(c) Bobby Kennedy.
(d) Joseph Kennedy.

2. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"
(a) Hell's Angels.
(b) The Viet Cong.
(c) The American military.
(d) The Yippies.

3. How does Thompson assist a group of people in "January, February, into March" who informed him of their collective hatred for politicians?
(a) Reconstructing the motor.
(b) Flagging down a ride.
(c) Changing their oil.
(d) Getting their car on the road.

4. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Macon.
(d) Atlanta.

5. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) Frank Mankiwiecz.
(b) Peter Sheridan.
(c) George McGovern.
(d) Hunter S. Thompson.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, in "Dark Interludes," what does McGovern do that shows his prowess as a politician?

2. In what measurement of time is this book organized?

3. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?

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

5. In "June," what is significant about drug use among the journalists?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between journalists and politicians.

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

3. In "June," what does Thompson say about lifting material from his past work to incorporate into his newer work?

4. How does Thompson explain the journalistic term "pitch?"

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

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

7. How does Thompson discuss the progressively more open drug use amongst the journalists?

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

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

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

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