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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 71-102.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what university was Thompson going to lecture in "The Beast with Three Backs?"
(a) Berkeley University.
(b) New York University.
(c) Columbia University.
(d) Concordia University.

2. In "The Hellfire Club," Thompson compared politicians' and evangelists' affairs to British men in what century?
(a) 17th.
(b) 16th.
(c) 12th.
(d) 15th.

3. What work did Thompson say he has used more lines from than any other work?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The Seattle Times.
(c) The book of Revelation.
(d) The book of Job.

4. In "Last Train from Chicago," Thompson met a man who claimed to be friends with whom?
(a) President Reagan.
(b) James Adams.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) John Madden.

5. 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) Jimmy.
(c) Skinner.
(d) Warren.

Short Answer Questions

1. The friend who called Thompson in "Showdown in the Pig Palace" was what profession?

2. What did Thompson refer to as an evil but inescapable business in "Full-time Scrambling?"

3. Who won the Superbowl in "Meat Sickness?"

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

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

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