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

2. What writer's problem does Thompson discuss in "June"?
(a) Censorship.
(b) Re-using one's work over and over.
(c) Writer's block.
(d) Repetition in subject matter.

3. What does Thompson believe is the source of the journalists' most common writing problem?
(a) The writers have nothing to write about.
(b) The writers are becoming too reliant on sensationalistic headlines.
(c) The writers are allowing their work to be dictated by others.
(d) The writers are getting lazy.

4. Whom did Bobby Kennedy refer to as "the most decent man in the Senate?"
(a) Muskie.
(b) Nixon.
(c) Wallace.
(d) McGovern

5. While traveling on airplanes, what does the author break?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Typewriters.
(c) The passenger rules.
(d) Seats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"

2. According to Thompson, who fails to capture the public's attention because the people perceive a discrepancy between his perception and his reality?

3. What did Eagleton refuse to disclose to the public and to his own party?

4. How many aircraft are generally used on the campaign trail?

5. According to the author, in what ways can deceit be considered relatively harmless?

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