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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 40-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Worst People in the World," Thompson claimed to be applying for what?
(a) The "Journalist Abroad" program.
(b) The Nobel Peace Prize.
(c) The "Journalist in Space" program.
(d) The Oscar Award.

2. Who did Thompson hope would go to South Africa with him, in "The Worst People in the World?"
(a) Jennifer Lee.
(b) Vanessa Williams.
(c) Teri Fischer.
(d) Farah Fawcett.

3. Where did "Saturday Night in the City" take place?
(a) Denver.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

4. In "The Doctor Will See You Now," Thompson received a letter from whom?
(a) Ralph Steadman.
(b) CBS News.
(c) Skinner.
(d) Richard Nixon.

5. What did Thompson refer to as an evil but inescapable business in "Full-time Scrambling?"
(a) Politics.
(b) Radio.
(c) Television.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ted Kennedy drive off a bridge?

2. What did Thompson write are always available in hotel rooms, in his Introduction?

3. Who did Thompson say would be elected in 1988, at his lecture in "The Beast with Three Backs?"

4. What work did Thompson say he has used more lines from than any other work?

5. What major news network tried to interview Thompson but was turned away in "Bad Nerves in Fat City?"

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