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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, February & March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?
(a) The McCarthy voters.
(b) The Muskie voters.
(c) The Wallace voters.
(d) The Nixon voters.

2. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?
(a) Bobby Kennedy.
(b) Patrick Kennedy.
(c) Joseph Kennedy.
(d) Ted Kennedy.

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

4. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?
(a) John Lindsay.
(b) Edmund Muskie.
(c) Ted Kennedy.
(d) George Wallace.

5. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?
(a) He is caught with hashish.
(b) He gets very drunk in front of the President.
(c) He punches Mankiewicz.
(d) He refuses to remove his hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

2. Fill in the blank: Journalists can only view ______ as being either worthy of respect or derision.

3. How does Thompson prefer to do his work?

4. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?

5. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"

(see the answer key)

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