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

2. During the campaign Thomas reminisces about in "August," what did the police use to control the crowd?

3. According to Thompson, what unprecedented occurrence happens in October of 1972?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Thompson describe the passengers of Dakota Queen II?

7. What are Thompson's opinions on what Americans want from their leaders?

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

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

10. Describe the confrontation between Mankiewicz and Thompson.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss these governmental and political concepts Thompson writes about in the following format:

Part 1) The voting demographic.

Part 2) The pendulum swing of politics.

Part 3) The frequent meet-and-greets with the constituents.

Part 4) Honesty and dishonesty.

Part 5) Speech writers.

Part 6) Pitching for votes.

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Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between politicians and journalists in the following format:

Part 1) How journalists feel about politicians.

Part 2) How politicians feel about journalists.

Part 3) Thompson's opinions on politicians.

Part 4) Thompson's encounters with the politicians, especially Nixon.

Part 5) The Zoo Plane and its exclusivity.

Part 6) Thompson and Mankiewicz.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Nixon and McGovern's respective campaigns in the following format:

Part 1) McGovern's policies.

Part 2) The Eagleton situation.

Part 3) Thompson's estimation of Nixon.

Part 4) The "Nazi-moves" of the Nixon administration.

Part 5) Thompson's interview with Nixon.

Part 6) Nixon's defeat of McGovern.

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