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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Thompson write would eventually cover all of Utah, in "They All Drowned?"

3. How did Thompson's friend catch trout, in "They All Drowned?"

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Thompson place the bet he did in "Meat Sickness"?

2. What did Thompson assert of Robertson, in "Rise of the TV Preachers"?

3. Who did Thompson encounter in "Strictly Business"? What interaction took place?

4. Describe Thompson's plans in "The Worst People in the World."

5. Where did Thompson go in "The Beast with Three Backs"? Why?

6. How is the article "They Called Him Deep Throat" structured? Why?

7. What was Thompson's assertion about Reagan and Bush in "Two More Years"?

8. What was the consensus of statistics discussed between Thompson and the political strategist in "Showdown in the Pig Palace"?

9. Who was Ralph Steadman? How did Thompson describe him?

10. Who did Thompson meet with, in "The Turk Comes to TV News"? What was the subject of this meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author, Hunter S. Thompson. What style of journalism is Thompson known for originating? What are elements of his writing style? Give examples from the text in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Thompson's use of imagery and symbolism in the articles. What are examples of symbols that tie into overarching themes in the text?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the events of the Watergate scandal. Who were the principle political figures? How did Watergate impact history?

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