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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. Why must Thompson strictly adhere to the schedule set forth by the Rolling Stone?
(a) He owes the editors of Rolling Stone many favors.
(b) He will be blacklisted if he does not.
(c) His contractual agreements.
(d) He has a book coming out from their press.

2. For people who are uneasy with Thompson's style of political writing, what sort of writers does he suggest they follow to stay up-to-date with politics?
(a) Gonzo journalists.
(b) Speech writers.
(c) Sober writers.
(d) Educated writers.

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

4. What did Eagleton refuse to disclose to the public and to his own party?
(a) His marriage license.
(b) His police records.
(c) His military records.
(d) Mental health records.

5. 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 coward.
(c) Mankiewicz is a pansy.
(d) Mankiewicz is a gentleman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?

2. How do people who are uninterested in politics react to Thompson's writing?

3. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?

4. What is the name of the poem that ends "November Concluded?"

5. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "August," why does Thompson discuss a demonstration he witnessed during a previous campaign?

3. What are some ways the author and his colleagues pass time on the airplane?

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

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

6. Describe the activities of election day.

7. Why did Ron Ziegler become Nixon's PR man?

8. What does Thompson mean when he says American politics are based on "perception and reality?"

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

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

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