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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. In Part 1, Chapter 9, what does Thompson read is a main conflict in the United States?
(a) He does not mention any conflict.
(b) Between anti-war demonstrators and police.
(c) Between the gays and the straights.
(d) Between the culture of the 1940’s and the 1970’s.

2. What does the police officer in Part 1, Chapter 12 tell Thompson to do?
(a) Get out of the vehicle.
(b) Pull into the next rest area and take a nap.
(c) Keep his hands on the steering wheel.
(d) Put his hands on the hood of the car.

3. What is the correspondent from Life magazine doing in Part 1, Chapter 5 that bothers Thompson?
(a) He is snorting cocaine in public.
(b) He is drunk and slumped over the bar.
(c) He is being too aggressive with a woman.
(d) He is trying to pick-up Thompson.

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

5. How is the girl with the attorney feeling when Thompson comes into their room at the Hotel Flamingo?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Tired.
(c) Nervous and tense.
(d) Depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song is playing on the radio when Thompson takes over the car in Part 1, Chapter 4?

2. How much money was the man who talked about abusing his wife given when he was taken to the bus stop?

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

4. Why does Thompson decide to leave Las Vegas in Part 1, Chapter 9?

5. Over what do Thompson and the lawyer get into an argument after the lawyer pulls the car over to the side of the road?

(see the answer key)

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