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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, July.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?
(a) Censorship.
(b) Stifling hotel rooms.
(c) Poor travel accomodations.
(d) Boredom.

3. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"
(a) His factual accounts.
(b) His interviews with the candidates.
(c) His frequent references to celebrities.
(d) His ability to make connections between disparate events.

4. What journalistic term does Thompson use to describe Wallace's speeches in "July?"
(a) Scanning.
(b) Sink.
(c) Pitch.
(d) Lobbing.

5. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?
(a) Public appearances.
(b) Promises to withdraw the troops from Vietnam.
(c) A polished appearance.
(d) Speeches to rile up the younger crowds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the meeting at the ballroom, what does Thompson hypothesize as being Wallace's goal?

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

3. What writer's problem does Thompson discuss in "June"?

4. After learning the mechanics of the campaign trail, how does Thompson find his travels?

5. At times during slow periods on the campaign trail, what do journalists find themselves resenting?

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