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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. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?
(a) The journalists refuse entry to everyone else.
(b) The journalists force the newcomers to get high before getting on the plane.
(c) The journalists welcome everyone on board.
(d) The journalists only allow other politicians on board if McGovern joins them.

2. During "August," from his memory of a previous campaign, what is Thompson primarily concerned about?
(a) Helping a young hippie get some first aid.
(b) Hanging on to his bag of marijuana.
(c) Washing the gas from his eyes.
(d) Recording every badge number of every police officer who used unnecessary force.

3. In "August," what does Thompson remember from a previous campaign?
(a) A concert.
(b) A demonstration.
(c) A party.
(d) A be-in.

4. During "August," what concerns are raised about Frank Mankiewicz on the campaign trail?
(a) Mankiewicz is increasingly more volatile.
(b) Mankiewicz cannot handle publicity.
(c) Mankiewicz is intoxicated in public too often.
(d) Mankiewicz is not tough enough on McGovern.

5. What reason is Thompson given that attempts to diminish the importance of his employer?
(a) His employer never served in Vietnam.
(b) His magazine is the lowest-ranked in the country.
(c) His editor is a known communist.
(d) He works for a music magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?

2. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

3. What plane does Thompson decide better fits his personality in "November Continued?"

4. Who does Rubin claim will march down to the Convention Center in July?

5. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?

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