Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72 Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72 Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thompson posit as being the source of his toenail anxiety?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Hashish.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Whiskey.

2. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?
(a) A polished appearance.
(b) Promises to withdraw the troops from Vietnam.
(c) Public appearances.
(d) Speeches to rile up the younger crowds.

3. Who does Thompson quote when he says, "Richard Nixon represents the dark side of the American spirit?"
(a) George McGovern.
(b) John Kennedy.
(c) Timothy Leary.
(d) Bobby Kennedy.

4. In the author's discussion of the ethos of American politics, what is perception?
(a) The way a person actually is.
(b) The way a person tries to behave.
(c) The way a person appears to be.
(d) The way a person will emulate another.

5. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?
(a) A slaughterhouse.
(b) A university.
(c) A retirement community.
(d) A factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two people does Thompson compare to the Yin/Yang?

2. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?

3. What writer's problem does Thompson discuss in "June"?

4. Why did Nixon employ Ziegler?

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

(see the answer key)

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