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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What revelation does Thompson make to the readers about his intoxication on the airplane?
(a) The liquor on the plane is superior to his own.
(b) The other journalists are similarly high.
(c) The atmospheric change sobers him up.
(d) The other journalists are only pretending to be stoned.

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

3. While traveling on airplanes, what does the author break?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Typewriters.
(c) Seats.
(d) The passenger rules.

4. 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 get drunk before the flight.
(d) They would arm-wrestle for a seat.

5. Why must Thompson strictly adhere to the schedule set forth by the Rolling Stone?
(a) He has a book coming out from their press.
(b) His contractual agreements.
(c) He owes the editors of Rolling Stone many favors.
(d) He will be blacklisted if he does not.

6. What is the tone of "October?"
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Gloomy.
(d) Excited and nervous.

7. What is the date of election day in this book?
(a) November 5.
(b) November 4.
(c) November 6.
(d) November 7.

8. Fill in the blanks: Regarding the combination of alcohol and marijuana, one of the female reporters describes taking the drugs as the adult version of ______ and _______.
(a) Milk and cookies.
(b) Soda and chips.
(c) Cigarettes and coffee.
(d) Caffeine and sugar.

9. After "November," what form does Thompson's writing take for the rest of the book?
(a) Scrawled notes.
(b) Conversational monologues.
(c) Outlines.
(d) Bullet points.

10. 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.

11. In "September," what does Thompson name as being the real problem behind the shrinking middle class?
(a) Welfare.
(b) Unfair wages.
(c) Public policy.
(d) Sexism and racism in the workplace.

12. How does Thompson chronicle "November Concluded?"
(a) The form of an interview with himself and Ed.
(b) An index for the rest of the book.
(c) A timeline of events.
(d) An outline for a new book.

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

14. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?
(a) Mankiewicz should apologize.
(b) Thompson should probably leave.
(c) Thompson should apologize.
(d) Mankiewicz should have a drink with Thompson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "November Continued," who is barred from flying with Thompson and the others on their plane?

3. During "September," what does Thompson predict will happen in the election?

4. Why is McGovern not able to recover from Eagleton's omissions and lies?

5. How does Thompson balance his frantic writing with the long periods of boredom in "November?"

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