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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 3 & 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the clerk’s face at the first hotel when Thompson is talking to her in Part 1?
(a) It turns into a moray eel.
(b) She blushes.
(c) Her face shows disgust at him.
(d) Nothing.

2. What song is playing on the radio when Thompson takes over the car in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) “One Tin Soldier.”
(b) "The Battle Hymn of Lieutenant Calley."
(c) “Give Peace a Chance.”
(d) “The Eve of Destruction.”

3. What does Thompson have that helps his memories of the Saturday night before the race?
(a) The fact that his lawyer was with him the whole night.
(b) A video of all the important events.
(c) A recording of everyone to whom he spoke.
(d) Cryptic notecards.

4. What kind of vehicle is provided for the journalists in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) A minivan.
(b) Two motorcycles.
(c) A Ford Bronco.
(d) A land cruiser.

5. What is on the news at the first hotel that disturbs the attorney?
(a) Advertising for a rival firm.
(b) The swearing in of a new Supreme Court justice.
(c) A horror flick.
(d) A piece about the Laos invasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thompson tell his lawyer they must do before dark in Part 1, Chapter 4?

2. How does Thompson think he might find out who won the Mint 400?

3. What does Thompson think is the way Lacerda returned to L.A.?

4. Where does Thompson leave his attorney at near the end of Part 1, Chapter 4?

5. What is the bartender wearing at the bar outside Las Vegas where Thompson has stopped at the end of Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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