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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, September.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?
(a) McGovern's campaign director.
(b) The White House Press Corps.
(c) A speech writer for Nixon.
(d) The military.

2. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?
(a) The amount of work they can do.
(b) The censorship.
(c) The lack of interviews with the candidates.
(d) The presence of Mankiewicz.

3. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"
(a) They dress all in black.
(b) They dress like bank tellers.
(c) They dress in a vintage style.
(d) They dress in denim.

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

5. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?
(a) "Honest artwork."
(b) "Overtly meta."
(c) "Experimental theater."
(d) "High comedy."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Thompson's estimation, in "Dark Interlude," what is the real problem with political conflicts?

2. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?

3. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?

4. In "July," in the ballroom, what reaction do the constituents have towards George Wallace?

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

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