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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 does Thompson posit as being the source of his toenail anxiety?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Hashish.

2. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(b) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.
(c) For Communism.
(d) As a Yippie activist.

3. Why is Thompson angry during "June?"
(a) An article was seized before it could be sent to Rolling Stone.
(b) He was tricked by a politician.
(c) Someone stole his weed.
(d) He had his alcohol confiscated.

4. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) The socialites who would be present.
(b) Whether to bring a date or not.
(c) The date of the event.
(d) His clothing.

5. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"
(a) To shake their hands.
(b) To see a factory local to his hometown.
(c) To make sure they are being given proper benefits.
(d) To visit where his father used to work there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thompson appear to feel relieved and more justified in his habits during "June?"

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

3. With whom does Thompson compare the journalists at the end of "June?"

4. What does Thompson believe is the source of the journalists' most common writing problem?

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

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