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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What incident (with which he had no involvement) harms Thompson's reputation as a professional?
(a) The drunken, belligerent behavior of the person who stole his ID.
(b) A drug bust.
(c) A motorcycle accident.
(d) Ten thousand naked hippies showing up to protest Nixon.

2. What does Thompson suggest would have helped McGovern push ahead in the polls during September 1972?
(a) A better speechwriter.
(b) A stronger stance on drug policies.
(c) A one-on-one interview with Thompson.
(d) No speechwriters.

3. In what way did the passengers on Thompson's plane assure their own entry?
(a) They would bring a drug to be shared.
(b) They would claim a certain seat.
(c) They would arm-wrestle for a seat.
(d) They would get drunk before the flight.

4. What plane does Thompson decide better fits his personality in "November Continued?"
(a) Zoo Plane.
(b) Dakota Queen II.
(c) Kingsport One.
(d) Air Force Three.

5. What happens between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August?"
(a) Thompson crashes his motorcycle into Mankiewicz's car.
(b) Thompson is assaulted by the other man.
(c) Thompson buys the other man a drink.
(d) Mankiewicz reveals some campaign secrets to Thompson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "May," according to research, which way does Thompson say is the best and probably only way to win the campaign?

2. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?

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

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

5. How do people who are uninterested in politics react to Thompson's writing?

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