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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Jerry Rubin known?
(a) As a Yippie activist.
(b) For furthering the knowledge of drugs with Timothy Leary.
(c) For attempting to levitate the Pentagon.
(d) For Communism.

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

3. During "January," what does Thompson say was inappropriate during the previous social setting?
(a) Whether to bring a date or not.
(b) His clothing.
(c) The socialites who would be present.
(d) The date of the event.

4. What campaign is Thompson covering in "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72?"
(a) Wallace's campaign.
(b) Nixon's campaign.
(c) McGovern's campaign.
(d) Muskie's campaign.

5. According to Thompson, what vote do the politicians generally look down upon?
(a) Hispanic.
(b) Middle-aged men.
(c) Youth.
(d) Elderly women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a trademark of Thompson's writing, as evidenced in "June?"

2. Why is Rosey Grier not allowed to deal with Rubin's harassment on the train?

3. What is one of the reasons Thompson is so famous?

4. With which group does George Wallace apparently have the most affinity?

5. Besides alcohol, what drug does Thompson readily admit to using regularly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In the early days of the campaign trail, how does Thompson's demeanor and attire compare to the other journalists?

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

4. Describe the relationship between journalists and politicians.

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

6. In "June," what does Thompson say about lifting material from his past work to incorporate into his newer work?

7. Describe Thompson's initial relationships with the other writers.

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

9. What are some characteristics of Thompson's writing?

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

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