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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 254-283.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thompson believed that who had a lesser chance of winning the election because he encouraged the Saudi Arabian government to raise oil prices?
(a) Michael Dukakis.
(b) George Bush.
(c) Gary Hart.
(d) Joe Biden.

2. What was the name of the Filipino president discussed in "Memo from the War Room?"
(a) Tonton Macoute.
(b) Ferdinand Marcos.
(c) Andre Ferdinando.
(d) Baby Doc Duvalier.

3. What US Senator did Thompson hold as a fore-runner in the Republican primaries, in "Crazy Patrick and Big Al?"
(a) Bob Dole.
(b) Alexander Williams.
(c) Alexander Haig.
(d) Glen Beck.

4. Who told Thompson he would have to buy a de-scrambler to watch most channels on his television in "Full-time Scrambling?"
(a) Cromwell.
(b) Skinner.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Warren.

5. Who did Thompson take to a psychic for legal advice, in "The Gizzard of Darkness?"
(a) Anderson.
(b) Heese.
(c) Skinner.
(d) Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thompson argues that for years the Chinese government had tried to eliminate what but failed, in "Down to a Sunless Sea?"

2. In "Rise of the TV Preachers," Thompson argued that Pat Robertson would run for President because he was lured by the power that who seemed to wield with the White House?

3. Where did Thompson travel in "The Gonzo Salvage Co.?"

4. "A Generation of Swine" begins with Thompson describing people's obsessions with doing what at home?

5. In "The Loved Ones," who was considered for a furlough that was ultimately denied because of a public outcry?

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