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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 "September," who does Thompson believe would have supported McGovern?
(a) Sitting Bull.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Amelia Earhart.

2. What is Thompson unable to explain about his preferred candidate in "October?"
(a) McGovern's shady past.
(b) McGovern's lack of public speaking skills.
(c) McGovern's inability to make a firm decision.
(d) McGovern's lack of success in the polls.

3. What is particularly colorful about the letter exchange in "July?"
(a) Thompson includes a few tabs of acid with the letters.
(b) Thompson manages to call his correspondant by several filthy names.
(c) Thompson reveals some secrets about Eagleton.
(d) Thompson reveals the sordid parties that happen with the journalists.

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

5. Why is Thompson concerned about his toenails?
(a) They are not growing.
(b) They are flaking away.
(c) They are growing in a different color.
(d) They are growing too quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Thompson's account of the airplane arrangements, how do several people view being forced onto the Dakota Queen II?

2. On the louder of the two planes in "November Continued," what does Thompson say is present?

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

4. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?

5. According to Thompson, who was most notably not a target when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated?

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