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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. In the author's estimation, how is the public beginning to view Nixon?
(a) As a war-mongerer.
(b) As an honest gentleman.
(c) As a snake.
(d) As a folk-hero.

2. In a tongue-in-cheek reference to his employment by the "Rolling Stone," how does Thompson refer to his position as a political writer?
(a) "Like Hendrix without the guitar."
(b) "Rock-n-roll emissary."
(c) "The Keith Richards of journalism."
(d) "Bob Dylan with a pen."

3. According to Thompson, what unprecedented occurrence happens in October of 1972?
(a) Nixon became incredibly popular with the public.
(b) The Republicans and Democrats began to work together.
(c) The Democrats turned their back on McGovern.
(d) The hippies began to support Nixon.

4. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?
(a) Mankiewicz is justified in his actions against the author.
(b) Mankiewicz is a gentleman.
(c) Mankiewicz is a coward.
(d) Mankiewicz is a pansy.

5. In his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?
(a) They were deceived about danger they were facing.
(b) They were unhelpful during the demonstration.
(c) They did not wish to hurt anyone.
(d) Some helped people while others hurt people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?

2. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"

3. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?

4. What does Thompson allude to having happened with the female reporter who indulged in both marijuana and alcohol?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eagleton affect McGovern's campaign run?

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

3. How does Thompson describe the varying roles of and attitudes toward professional speech writers?

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

5. Why do Thompson and his friend decide to resolve the Mankiewicz situation by leaving?

6. How does Thompson explain McGovern's lack of success?

7. How does Thompson describe the drug use among the other journalists?

8. Why does the public find Mankowiecz so unsettling?

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

10. What are some of the behaviors exhibited by the journalists on the Zoo Plane?

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