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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.
(b) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(c) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.
(d) Thompson marries into a famous family.

2. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) The socialites who would be present.
(b) The date of the event.
(c) Whether to bring a date or not.
(d) His clothing.

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 denim.
(d) They dress in a vintage style.

4. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?
(a) Nixon antagonized the press too much.
(b) Nixon needed a more liberal counterpart.
(c) Nixon needed a man with military experience.
(d) Nixon is a terrible public speaker.

5. In Miami, who forces the Senator to keep his speech and interviews short?
(a) Peter Sheridan.
(b) Frank Mankiwiecz.
(c) Hunter S. Thompson.
(d) George McGovern.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, because of their origins, who do Southerners respect?

2. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?

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

4. To what does Thompson compare an American campaign trail?

5. What position does Thompson assign politicians, in his analogy of the American political campaign?

(see the answer key)

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