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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. At the time of this book, who employed Thompson?
(a) New York Times.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
(d) Rolling Stone.

2. Who does the younger generation tend to vote like?
(a) The current President.
(b) The previous generation.
(c) The celebrities.
(d) The most exposed candidate.

3. Which Kennedy does the Democratic party consider nominating?
(a) Ted Kennedy.
(b) Bobby Kennedy.
(c) Joseph Kennedy.
(d) Patrick Kennedy.

4. Despite, or perhaps, because of Thompson's own preferences, what in his writing identifies him as a trustworthy source of information and editorials?
(a) Clean living.
(b) Morality.
(c) Objectivity.
(d) Respect for everyone.

5. Why is Thompson angry during "June?"
(a) Someone stole his weed.
(b) An article was seized before it could be sent to Rolling Stone.
(c) He had his alcohol confiscated.
(d) He was tricked by a politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "January, February, into March," what is the reason Thompson makes several people angry with him?

2. After learning the mechanics of the campaign trail, how does Thompson find his travels?

3. Why is it necessary for the politicians have so many meet-and-greets to shake hands with many different workers?

4. For what reason does Senator McCarthy visit the factory workers in "May?"

5. According to Thompson's anecdote, in "February & March," where does McCarthy go to gain favor with the working class?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is significant about Hunter S. Thompson's description of himself?

4. Why does Thompson encounter difficulty in becoming an official member of the press for the federal government?

5. How do Thompson and the other journalists deal with their boredom in "May"?

6. What does Thompson believe about Southern attitudes, particularly in regards to politicians?

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

8. What is significant about the rumored "ten thousand naked hippies?"

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

10. Describe the relationship between journalists and politicians.

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