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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. How does Thompson describe politicians who decide to become self-aware about the theatricality of their work?

2. What strikes Thompson the most about Mankiewicz's recent, violent tendencies?

3. How does Thompson describe the "yin" of the Yin/Yang?

4. What is particularly noteworthy of Thompson's writing style, in regards to the tales of his and his colleagues more indulgent behavior?

5. Why must Thompson strictly adhere to the schedule set forth by the Rolling Stone?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thompson describe the drug use among the other journalists?

2. What are some of the behaviors exhibited by the journalists on the Zoo Plane?

3. In what ways is Thompson introducing new readers to the world of politics?

4. Describe the confrontation between Mankiewicz and Thompson.

5. How does Thompson relate the politics of the campaign to the partying of the personnel?

6. Why is Thompson the "rock-n-roll emissary" for politics?

7. Describe the activities of election day.

8. How does Thompson describe the varying roles of and attitudes toward professional speech writers?

9. In "August," why does Thompson discuss a demonstration he witnessed during a previous campaign?

10. In "November Concluded," what stories did Thompson tell about one of the female journalists?

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

Discuss the relationship between the American Dream and the middle-class in the following format:

Part 1) Define the American Dream.

Part 2) What is the relationship between the middle-class and the upper-class?

Part 3) How are the middle classes represented on the campaign trail, especially in regards to Thompson's presence?

Part 4) The shrinking middle-class.

Part 5) Public policy and the government.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Hunter S. Thompson's sense of being socially awkward around the other journalists in the following format:

Part 1) His employer.

Part 2) His drug use.

Part 3) His attire and roots.

Part 4) His attitudes about other politicians.

Part 5) His relationships with the other journalists.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your arguments.

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