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

2. According to Thompson, how much time do the candidates devote to meeting constituents?
(a) Ten hours a day, for fourteen months.
(b) Twelve hours a day, for a year.
(c) Eighteen hours a day, for a year and a half.
(d) Eight hours a day, for two years.

3. According to the author, which readers does he expect will understand his decision to defuse the situation with Mankiewicz?
(a) Peaceful protestors.
(b) Writers.
(c) People who have a background in fighting.
(d) Military.

4. According to Thompson, because of their origins, who do Southerners respect?
(a) Self-made businessmen.
(b) Leaders from the Civil Rights movement.
(c) Accomplished con men.
(d) Worldly people.

5. How does Thompson feel about Nixon's circle of people?
(a) He finds them to be very in touch with the public.
(b) He finds them untrustworthy.
(c) He finds them to be worthy of respect.
(d) He finds them to be patriotic.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"

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

5. After "November," what form does Thompson's writing take for the rest of the book?

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