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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 224-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Scum of the Earth," Thompson detailed a feud between Jerry Falwell, Jim Bakker, Pat Robertson and who?
(a) Oral Roberts,
(b) Kieth Baker.
(c) Jesse Jackson.
(d) James Williams.

2. Where did Thompson fly to, in "Strictly Business?"
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Shreveport.
(d) Denver.

3. In "The Loved Ones," who was considered for a furlough that was ultimately denied because of a public outcry?
(a) Jesse James.
(b) Mark David Chapman.
(c) John Hinckley.
(d) Ted Kazinski.

4. Who did Thompson make a phone call to, in "The Death Ship?"
(a) Andrew Jackson.
(b) Lowell Harrelson.
(c) James Skawinski.
(d) Alexander Williams.

5. Who claimed his wife was dying in "Doomed Love in the Rockies?"
(a) Shanti.
(b) Tex.
(c) Roger.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. A major scandal at what U.S. Embassy took place in "The Losers' Club?"

2. In "Lester Maddox Lives," the Supreme Court refused to overturn which anti-sodomy law?

3. Whose presidential campaign was caught up in a fund-raising scandal, in "The Loved Ones?"

4. In "Caligula and the 7 Dwarfs," Thompson compared the implosion of Gary Hart's political career to what?

5. Based on whose seeming advice did Thompson place his bet in "Meat Sickness?"

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