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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, October.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Thompson, what vote do the politicians generally look down upon?
(a) Middle-aged men.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Youth.
(d) Elderly women.

2. What is Hunter S. Thompson's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Campaign manager.
(c) Politician.
(d) Actor.

3. What does the author believe occurs within Nixon's organization that helps to account for Nixon's success?
(a) "Monstrous decisions."
(b) "Shady moves worthy of the Mafia."
(c) "Manipulative, snakey motions."
(d) "Nazi-moves."

4. In the author's estimation, how is the public beginning to view Nixon?
(a) As a folk-hero.
(b) As a snake.
(c) As a war-mongerer.
(d) As an honest gentleman.

5. In what measurement of time is this book organized?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Years.
(c) Months.
(d) Days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "May," what complaint do Thompson and other journalists have on the campaign trail?

3. What is the tone of "October?"

4. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?

5. According to Thompson, in "January," who beat Johnson in New Hampshire?

(see the answer key)

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