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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thompson, in "Dark Interludes," what does McGovern do that shows his prowess as a politician?

2. Besides the factory, where else do the candidates go to visit and meet with workers?

3. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?

4. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?

5. When Thompson reaches his destination in "January, February, into March," how do his disrespectful peers treat him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jerry Rubin tarnish Thompson's reputation?

2. How does Thompson discuss the progressively more open drug use amongst the journalists?

3. What does Thompson say about his toenails, and why is it important?

4. How does Thompson describe the feeling for a politician when hearing a particular song in the Nebraska primary?

5. Why do the consultants on the campaign think they need to involve Ted Kennedy?

6. In the Introduction, how does Thompson explain his drug use?

7. In "January, February, into March," how does Thompson try to fit in with the politicians and press?

8. How does Thompson use his varied experiences as a writer to draw random connections about the journalists in "June?"

9. What is gonzo journalism?

10. What are some ways that Thompson organizes this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the journalists begin to deal with their crippling boredom a few months into the campaign trail? How does this affect the drug use among the writers? Why does Thompson find himself amused and validated by their actions? What is the Zoo Plane? What are some of the activities that happen on the plane? Why do the writers become more hedonistic as the campaign falters? How does this reflect upon the journalists' dedication to their work?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways are Hunter S. Thompson's encounters throughout this book indicative of the class struggles in America in 1972? How is Thompson regarded in terms of class? How does this affect his writing? In what ways are these class struggles particularly apparent in the meet-and-greets with different constituents?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss these governmental and political concepts Thompson writes about in the following format:

Part 1) The voting demographic.

Part 2) The pendulum swing of politics.

Part 3) The frequent meet-and-greets with the constituents.

Part 4) Honesty and dishonesty.

Part 5) Speech writers.

Part 6) Pitching for votes.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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