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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, November Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Thompson hears a specific sound during the May primary, which group does he claim this sound would particularly distress?
(a) American troops.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Hippies.
(d) Middle America.

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

3. 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."

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

5. With which party in Florida does Rubin claim to be registered?
(a) Republican.
(b) Independent.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Green Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the airplane which carries the reserve personnel during the campaign of 1972?

2. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?

3. How did the passengers of Thompson's plane react to others trying to join them on their flight?

4. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"

5. Despite medical issues, what is Thompson's main concern during November?

(see the answer key)

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