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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, October.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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 frequent hangovers.
(b) His snarky attitude.
(c) His unbiased observations.
(d) His obsessively frantic writing.
2. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) Washington Post.
(b) Rolling Stone.
(c) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(d) New York Times.
3. According to Thompson, in "Dark Interludes," what does McGovern do that shows his prowess as a politician?
(a) He quickly drops Eagleton from the ticket.
(b) He uses Eagleton's medical history against him.
(c) He publicly supports Eagleton's continuance in the campaign.
(d) He pardons Eagleton's lies.
4. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?
(a) "Experimental theater."
(b) "Overtly meta."
(c) "High comedy."
(d) "Honest artwork."
5. When covering political stories, how does Thompson generally feel around large groups of unconnected people who cannot mix well?
(a) Happy.
(b) At ease.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Claustrophobic.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?
2. During the May primary, how does Thompson describe a politician hearing a particular sound?
3. From "January, February, into March," what is the core conflict between Thompson and the politicians?
4. Whom does Thompson describe as being less of a hand-shaker and more of an actor with his constituents?
5. What level of recognition is finally granted to Thompson during "September?"
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