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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 this book, what is used to separate groups of paragraphs?
(a) Icons.
(b) Numbers.
(c) Pages.
(d) Photographs.

2. According to his anecdotes in "January, February, into March," why is Thompson never be able to fit in with the upper classes?
(a) He cannot grovel for affection.
(b) He does not enjoy wearing nicer clothes.
(c) He is proud of being able to work every day.
(d) He is too cynical for them.

3. "Dark Interlude" reveals what illness that Eagleton suffers from?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Depression.
(d) Bipolar disorder.

4. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?
(a) Class issues.
(b) Kent State.
(c) Legalization of marijuana.
(d) Vietnam War.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?

3. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"

4. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?

5. During "September," what does Thompson predict will happen in the election?

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