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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In general, who flies on Thompson's preferred plane?
(a) Press.
(b) Reserve personnel.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Constituents.

2. What are some of the activities that take place on the wilder plane during the campaign?
(a) Fighting over seating arrangements.
(b) Sex in the aisles.
(c) Intoxication.
(d) Smoking during take off.

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

4. When Thompson refers to "the American Dream," what class does he posit has the most at stake in believing in that ideal?
(a) The lower class.
(b) The upper class.
(c) The middle class.
(d) The illegal immigrants.

5. In the author's discussion of the ethos of American politics, what is perception?
(a) The way a person will emulate another.
(b) The way a person appears to be.
(c) The way a person actually is.
(d) The way a person tries to behave.

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

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

8. As a result of what happened between Mankiewicz and Thompson in "August," what do Thompson and his friend suspect Mankiewicz will do in the near-future?
(a) Mankiewicz will pretend nothing ever happened.
(b) Mankiewicz will return to assault Thompson again.
(c) Mankiewicz will owe Thompson a favor in return for not reporting him.
(d) Mankiewicz will likely apologize.

9. How do people who are uninterested in politics react to Thompson's writing?
(a) The disinterested begin to follow politics.
(b) They begin to buy his books.
(c) They boycott Rolling Stone Magazine.
(d) They read his stories merely for gossip.

10. In Miami in 1972, how do the sit-ins and protests compare to Thompson's experiences on other campaign trails?
(a) They are extremely mild.
(b) They are poorly organized.
(c) They are completely effective.
(d) They are much wilder.

11. How does Thompson describe the unity sought by the journalists who indulged in some of the more raucous behaviors?
(a) "Rock-n-roll lifestyle compressed to a typewriter."
(b) "Rock-n-roll journey politick."
(c) "A pathetic attempt to unify us as one."
(d) "Gonzo journalism."

12. In "November," what begins to plague the author?
(a) Seizures.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Tingling in his limbs.
(d) Irregular heartbeats.

13. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?
(a) Manipulative.
(b) Light.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Optimistic.

14. What does the author believe Americans want and need?
(a) Leaders who will take power away from the public.
(b) Leaders who are representatives of America's reality.
(c) Leaders who have military experience.
(d) Leaders who will take power away from the government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Thompson's encounter with Mankiewicz, how does the author's friend recommend they defuse the situation?

2. On the day of the election, where is the first place the personnel and press are taken?

3. Despite medical issues, what is Thompson's main concern during November?

4. What does Thompson explain as being the result of an intense situation in regards to the reserve personnel during a campaign?

5. During "August," what concerns are raised about Frank Mankiewicz on the campaign trail?

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