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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, June.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?
(a) Twelve hours a day, for a year.
(b) Eight hours a day, for two years.
(c) Ten hours a day, for fourteen months.
(d) Eighteen hours a day, for a year and a half.

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

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

5. How is Thompson affected when a politician he politically respects suffers through a difficult event?
(a) He laughs about it.
(b) He is concerned of the effects it will have on the campaign.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He can barely speak of it without tears.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "June," what is significant about drug use among the journalists?

2. In "April," which position does Thompson initially apply for?

3. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?

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

5. Throughout "March," which politician does Thompson particularly focus on?

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