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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The Pro-Flogging View" was a response to a letter from whom?
(a) Sarah Stephens.
(b) Ralph Steadman.
(c) Ed Meese.
(d) James Kirkpatrick.

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

3. "They Called Him Deep Throat" was split between a discussion of televangelist Pat Robertson and what Watergate conspirator?
(a) Ed Meese.
(b) Ralph Steadman.
(c) G. Gordon Liddy.
(d) Richard Nixon.

4. Who first went to look at the motorcycle for sale, in "Last Dance in Dumb Town?"
(a) Crazy Bob.
(b) Cliff.
(c) Cromwell.
(d) Skinner.

5. Who did Thompson hope would send him to South Africa in "The Worst People in the World?"
(a) The Chronicle.
(b) The Examiner.
(c) The Post.
(d) The Sun.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Thompson discover was withdrawing from the race in "Apres Moi, le Deluge?"

3. 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?

4. When did Thompson plan on going to Haiti, in "Kill Them Before They Eat?"

5. Who did Thompson tell the swingers would put them in jail, in "Nixon and the Whale Woman?"

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