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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 224-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Oscar Award.
(d) The Nobel Peace Prize.

2. When did Thompson plan on going to Haiti, in "Kill Them Before They Eat?"
(a) July.
(b) Easter.
(c) Carnivale.
(d) Christmas.

3. What did Thompson's friend ask him to do, in "Slow Day at the Airport?"
(a) Arrest someone.
(b) Hold a bag.
(c) Kill someone.
(d) Fly the plane.

4. Who was trying to interview Thompson in "Bad Nerves in Fat City" when the interview was disrupted by an angry woman pounding on the hotel room door?
(a) Dan Rather.
(b) Dan Hinkle.
(c) Wolf Blitzer.
(d) Dan Roberts.

5. What did Thompson attempt to blow up, in "Orgy of the Dead?"
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) A Jeep.
(c) A Corvette.
(d) A truck.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Dealing with Pigs" was Thompson's reaction to what?

2. Where was Thompson in "Nixon and the Whale Woman?"

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

4. Who called Thompson, in "White Trash with Money?"

5. 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?

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