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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 13 & 14.

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 is the bartender wearing at the bar outside Las Vegas where Thompson has stopped at the end of Part 1?
(a) A hippie dress.
(b) Blue jeans and sweat shirt.
(c) A muu muu and overalls.
(d) Shorts and halter top.

3. Under what name is Thompson going in the hotel in Part 1, Chapter 10?
(a) Duke Jameson.
(b) Bobby Therman.
(c) Patrick Hardy.
(d) Raoul Duke.

4. What does the lawyer do when he begins to feel the effects of the mescaline in Part 1, Chapter 6?
(a) He throws up.
(b) He panics.
(c) He gets up on the stage.
(d) He passes out.

5. How much money was the man who talked about abusing his wife given when he was taken to the bus stop?
(a) Fifteen dollars.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) Ten dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the attorney feel about Thompson’s decision in Part II, Chapter 5?

2. Why is Thompson not able to see the race?

3. Why is Thompson worried about his role in the narcotics conference?

4. What did Thompson decide to do after talking with the individual he gave as an example of long term drug use?

5. Why is the girl with the attorney at the Hotel Flamingo not at home?

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