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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 224-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Richard Nixon's attorney during the Watergate scandal?
(a) Herbert Kalmbach.
(b) Edward Walton.
(c) John Erlichman.
(d) Michael Enderson.

2. Where was Thompson trying to go in "Last Train from Chicago?"
(a) New York.
(b) Florida.
(c) Montreal.
(d) California.

3. What Democratic Senator did Thompson attack in "The Losers' Club?"
(a) Gary Hart.
(b) Jesse Jackson.
(c) Terry Sanford.
(d) Joe Biden.

4. Who was the "plunderer" in "Salvage is Not Looting?"
(a) Brady.
(b) Crazy Mean Brian.
(c) Crazy Bob.
(d) Elgin.

5. Who was Nixon's Chief of Domestic Affairs?
(a) Edward Walton.
(b) John Erlichman.
(c) Alexander Haig.
(d) Ed Meese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the executive vice president at CNN in the book?

2. In "The Loved Ones," who was considered for a furlough that was ultimately denied because of a public outcry?

3. In "The Scum of the Earth," Thompson detailed a feud between Jerry Falwell, Jim Bakker, Pat Robertson and who?

4. What was the chapter title "A Wild and Crazy Guy" in reference to?

5. In "Lester Maddox Lives," Thompson was horrified that an openly _____ governor was still a respected political figure.

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