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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. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) Nixon's campaign.
(b) McGovern's campaign.
(c) Wallace's campaign.
(d) Muskie's campaign.

2. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson marries into a famous family.
(b) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(c) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.
(d) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.

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

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

5. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?
(a) George Wallace.
(b) George Meany.
(c) Rosey Grier.
(d) Lyndon Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?

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

4. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?

5. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?

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