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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Kennedy would not be likely to win the state of Georgia, what key city could he almost definitely win?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Macon.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Columbus.

2. Despite the opinions politicians hold of the press, which of the following is not a trademark of Hunter S. Thompson (illustrating the man's indifference to what the politicians think of him)?
(a) His obsessively frantic writing.
(b) His snarky attitude.
(c) His unbiased observations.
(d) His frequent hangovers.

3. How do politicians tend to view journalists, according to Thompson?
(a) News-hungry pigs.
(b) Worthless.
(c) Failed politicians.
(d) Writers who could not sell a novel.

4. How does Thompson describe the Washington D.C. journalists in "January?"
(a) They dress in denim.
(b) They dress all in black.
(c) They dress like bank tellers.
(d) They dress in a vintage style.

5. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?
(a) Vietnam War.
(b) Kent State.
(c) Class issues.
(d) Legalization of marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Thompson frequently find himself during social settings involving politicians and journalists?

2. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?

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

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

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

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