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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 his memory of a previous campaign, what does Thompson realize about the police officers?
(a) Some helped people while others hurt people.
(b) They were unhelpful during the demonstration.
(c) They were deceived about danger they were facing.
(d) They did not wish to hurt anyone.

2. What is unusual about Thompson's description of himself in the Introduction?
(a) He is describing someone else.
(b) It is extremely flattering.
(c) He says he refuses to describe himself, but actually does.
(d) It is not flattering.

3. What does Thompson combine with whiskey in "November?"
(a) Peyote.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Codeine.
(d) Hashish.

4. According to Thompson, what group was responsible for settling the South?
(a) African-Americans.
(b) Criminals.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) Italians.

5. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?
(a) Thompson wins the Pulitzer.
(b) He has a rebellious image, though everyone tolerates him.
(c) Thompson marries into a famous family.
(d) Thompson single-handedly calls out an entire governmental branch on their corruption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is particularly colorful about the letter exchange in "July?"

2. According to Thompson, what sort of person is considered to be more of the "yang" in the Yin/Yang?

3. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"

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

5. In Thompson's own words, what does he initially admit to believing about Mankiewicz?

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