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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 103-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "A Generation of Swine" begins with Thompson describing people's obsessions with doing what at home?
(a) Testing their health.
(b) Watching movies.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Socializing.

2. Where did Thompson travel in "The Gonzo Salvage Co.?"
(a) New York.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Miami.
(d) San Francisco.

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

4. Where did Thompson go with Doug and Terrence in "The Beast with Three Backs?"
(a) A gift shop.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) A strip club.

5. Who did Thompson conclude was the obvious front runner in the primaries in "Off with Their Heads?"
(a) Gary Hart.
(b) Joe Biden.
(c) George Bush.
(d) Michael Dukakis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ted Kennedy drive off a bridge?

2. How much was the stranger selling the bike for, in "Last Dance in Dumb Town?"

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

4. What Superbowl was it, in "Meat Sickness?"

5. Who did Thompson say was gored by a buffalo in "Buffalo Gores a Visitor?"

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