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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?
(a) California.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Wyoming.

2. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?
(a) Zoo Plane.
(b) Air Force Three.
(c) Dakota Queen II.
(d) Kingsport One.

3. In "November Continued," who is barred from flying with Thompson and the others on their plane?
(a) The political staff.
(b) The journalists.
(c) The politician's families.
(d) The stewardesses.

4. What are some of the activities that take place on the wilder plane during the campaign?
(a) Fighting over seating arrangements.
(b) Intoxication.
(c) Smoking during take off.
(d) Sex in the aisles.

5. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?
(a) Thompson should probably leave.
(b) Mankiewicz should have a drink with Thompson.
(c) Mankiewicz should apologize.
(d) Thompson should apologize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?

2. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?

3. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?

4. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?

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

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