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

2. How does Thompson describe the unity sought by the journalists who indulged in some of the more raucous behaviors?
(a) "Rock-n-roll journey politick."
(b) "Gonzo journalism."
(c) "Rock-n-roll lifestyle compressed to a typewriter."
(d) "A pathetic attempt to unify us as one."

3. In "November," what begins to plague the author?
(a) Tingling in his limbs.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Seizures.
(d) Irregular heartbeats.

4. How many aircraft are generally used on the campaign trail?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. According to Thompson, what is the death knell for the campaign?
(a) McGovern's distrust of Eagleton.
(b) Nixon's foreign policies.
(c) McGovern's public statement about Eagleton.
(d) McGovern's sudden shift to support the continuance of Vietnam.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the author's discussion of the ethos of American politics, what is perception?

2. While traveling on airplanes, what does the author break?

3. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?

4. Why must Thompson strictly adhere to the schedule set forth by the Rolling Stone?

5. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is Thompson introducing new readers to the world of politics?

2. How did passengers on the Zoo plane keep the politicians from boarding?

3. Describe Thompson's thoughts on the Yin/Yang in regards to Nixon and McGovern.

4. What does Thompson believe about the middle-class?

5. Describe the confrontation between Mankiewicz and Thompson.

6. Why does the public find Mankowiecz so unsettling?

7. How is Thompson's honesty a trademark of his writing?

8. Why does the book turn into a series of dialogues and monologues after Chapter 11?

9. In "November Concluded," what stories did Thompson tell about one of the female journalists?

10. During the demonstration of a previous campaign, what did Thompson realize about the police officers on the scene?

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