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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Thompson begin driving faster after the lawyer pulls out a gun in Part 1?
(a) Thompson wants to arrive at the hotel before he is too messed up to drive.
(b) Thompson is hoping to scare his lawyer.
(c) The lawyer said he is going to shoot Thompson.
(d) Thompson wants to see how fast the car can go.

4. What kind of shirt does the man who talks about physically abusing his wife wear?
(a) A Bud light t-shirt.
(b) A Harley-Davidson shirt.
(c) An American flag t-shirt.
(d) An Idaho campgrounds shirt.

5. Where does Thompson get his credentials in Part 1?
(a) At the press table.
(b) He carries them with him.
(c) At the hotel office.
(d) At the local newspaper office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what nationality is the lawyer?

2. Why does the attorney pull the car off the road in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. When does Thompson’s lawyer leave Las Vegas?

4. What kind of job does Thompson have?

5. What does Thompson have that helps his memories of the Saturday night before the race?

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