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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?
(a) They all clamor for his autograph.
(b) They look down on him.
(c) They embarrass him.
(d) They are happy to see him.

2. In "November Continued," what is the reputation of the journalists Thompson travels with?
(a) They are responsible writers.
(b) They are angry speech writers.
(c) They are talentless hacks.
(d) They are vitriolic gossip hounds.

3. For people who are uneasy with Thompson's style of political writing, what sort of writers does he suggest they follow to stay up-to-date with politics?
(a) Educated writers.
(b) Speech writers.
(c) Gonzo journalists.
(d) Sober writers.

4. At the writing of this book, what do Americans realize about politics?
(a) They are deceptive.
(b) Politicians are not really in charge.
(c) American votes do force change.
(d) Politicians cannot readily pull troops in and out of a country.

5. Whom did Bobby Kennedy refer to as "the most decent man in the Senate?"
(a) Muskie.
(b) Wallace.
(c) McGovern
(d) Nixon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the second location the personnel and press are taken on election day?

2. In the beginning of "May," at which primary is Thompson present?

3. In the author's estimation, how is the public beginning to view Nixon?

4. What two archetypes does Thompson use to further his comparison of two of the candidates to the Yin/Yang?

5. In "September," who does Thompson believe would have supported McGovern?

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