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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 284-313.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the new White House Press Secretary in "New Blood on the Tracks?"
(a) Robert McFarlane.
(b) Marlin Fitzwater.
(c) James Carville.
(d) Ed Meese.

2. Who approached Thompson, in "Slow Day at the Airport?"
(a) An off-duty pilot.
(b) An off-duty police officer.
(c) A drug officer.
(d) An off-duty detective.

3. In "The Worst People in the World," Thompson claimed to be applying for what?
(a) The "Journalist in Space" program.
(b) The Oscar Award.
(c) The Nobel Peace Prize.
(d) The "Journalist Abroad" program.

4. Where did Thompson fly to, in "Strictly Business?"
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Denver.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Shreveport.

5. In "Four More Games," what sport was Thompson betting on?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Football.
(c) Golf.
(d) Hockey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which politician was caught having extramarital affairs in the 1988 election?

2. In "The End of an Era," Thompson asserted that all of the smart people had already done what?

3. Who killed all of Skinner's contacts in "Four Million Thugs?"

4. Who did Thompson say would be elected in 1988, at his lecture in "The Beast with Three Backs?"

5. What Democratic Senator on the Senate Judiciary Committee was a presidential nominee?

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