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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. For whom does Thompson harbor a strange affection?
(a) Muskie.
(b) McCarthy.
(c) Nixon.
(d) Wallace.

3. In what measurement of time is this book organized?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Years.
(c) Days.
(d) Months.

4. In what city was Bobby Kennedy assassinated?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York City.

5. In what state does Thompson frequently find himself during social settings involving politicians and journalists?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Hungover.
(c) Outcast.
(d) Jet-lagged.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?

2. For what is Jerry Rubin known?

3. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?

4. What reason does Thompson posit that makes the campaign he is covering particularly difficult for all participants?

5. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

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