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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. Who does Thompson discuss as the reason for his own disillusionment in "November Continued"?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Wallace.
(c) McGovern.
(d) Mankiewicz.

2. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?
(a) The illegal immigrants.
(b) The middle class.
(c) The upper class.
(d) The lower class.

3. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?
(a) Riot shields.
(b) Noxious gasses.
(c) Guns.
(d) Nightsticks.

4. Where is the second location the personnel and press are taken on election day?
(a) Voting location.
(b) Church.
(c) A local university.
(d) Breakfast.

5. 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) "The Keith Richards of journalism."
(c) "Rock-n-roll emissary."
(d) "Bob Dylan with a pen."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of "October?"

2. What two archetypes does Thompson use to further his comparison of two of the candidates to the Yin/Yang?

3. What is particularly noteworthy of Thompson's writing style, in regards to the tales of his and his colleagues more indulgent behavior?

4. Fill in the blanks: According to Thompson, American politics have changed from being based on "charisma" to "_______ and ________."

5. According to Thompson, what sort of person is considered to be more of the "yang" in the Yin/Yang?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Thompson the "rock-n-roll emissary" for politics?

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

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

6. Why is Thompson in such a dark mood in "October?"

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

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

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

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

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