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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the meeting at the ballroom, what does Thompson hypothesize as being Wallace's goal?

3. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?

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

5. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thompson encounter difficulty in becoming an official member of the press for the federal government?

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

3. What is significant about the rumored "ten thousand naked hippies?"

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

5. At the beginning of "July," how does Thompson analyze Wallace's ease as a successful politician?

6. How do the factory workers react to Senator McCarthy?

7. How does Jerry Rubin tarnish Thompson's reputation?

8. Describe the relationship between journalists and politicians.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Eagleton undermine McGovern on the campaign trail? Why is it significant that he repressed his medical records? How did this make McGovern look to the public and why? How did McGovern's failure to act quickly ruin some of his credibility? How does Thompson note that all of these problems could have been avoided with honesty from the beginning? In what ways does this situation mark the end of McGovern's presidential aspirations?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the difficulties faced by the Democratic party in this campaign in the following format:

Part 1) Vietnam War.

Part 2) John F. and Robert Kennedy.

Part 3) Eagleton's mental health history and resignation.

Part 4) Nixon's inner circle of people.

Part 5) The lack of unity amongst the candidates.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is significant about Jerry Rubin boarding Muskie's train with Thompson's credentials? How does Rubin behave and how does this reflect on Thompson? Despite his actions, what valid points do Rubin and his colleague bring up during Muskie's final speech? How does this ultimately discredit Muskie as a presidential candidate? What is the purpose of the promise of bringing ten thousand naked hippies to peacefully protest and demonstrate during a convention in Florida? How is this indicative of the changing political climate in America?

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