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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7 & 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thompson decide to do after talking with the individual he gave as an example of long term drug use?
(a) Stop smoking marijuana.
(b) Swear off all alcohol forever.
(c) Not use the drug that person used.
(d) Not ever speak to that person again.

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

3. Over what do Thompson and the lawyer get into an argument after the lawyer pulls the car over to the side of the road?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Over some spilled cocaine.
(c) Over picking up another hitchhiker.
(d) Over who is going to drive.

4. What kind of car are Thompson and his lawyer driving to Las Vegas?
(a) A Ford pick-up.
(b) A Dodge Fury.
(c) A Ford mustang.
(d) A Chevy convertible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Thompson and the lawyer do right before they leave for Las Vegas?

2. Who does Thompson mention when he talks about the long term effects of drug use?

3. Why was Thompson almost arrested in Part 1?

4. Why is Thompson uncomfortable in a car full of narcotics in Part 1, Chapter 6?

5. Why does Thompson ask his lawyer to drive in Part 1, Chapter 1?

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