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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 134-162.

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) Joe Biden.
(b) Michael Dukakis.
(c) Gary Hart.
(d) George Bush.

2. Where was Thompson at the beginning of "Strictly Business?"
(a) Denver.
(b) St. Paul.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Phoenix.

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

4. Who was the "plunderer" in "Salvage is Not Looting?"
(a) Elgin.
(b) Crazy Mean Brian.
(c) Crazy Bob.
(d) Brady.

5. What Superbowl was it, in "Meat Sickness?"
(a) 1985.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1987.
(d) 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Four More Games," what sport was Thompson betting on?

2. In "Deported to Malaysia," Thompson received a call from his attorney, who was attempting to save a ____ man from killing himself at a bar near the golf course.

3. Where did Thompson go with Doug and Terrence in "The Beast with Three Backs?"

4. Who did Thompson bet against in the Chicago Bears game in "Meat Sickness?"

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

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