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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. Where did Thompson call before the trip on the Fourth of July as he wanted to go with the Hell's Angels?

2. The __________ found no evidence of forced sexual activity in any of the alleged victims of the Monterey rape.

3. The hard riding of the Hell's Angels is _______________, fearless, and dangerous.

4. What was the name of the 1964 avant garde film made by Kenneth Anger?

5. Where was the annual gathering of the Hell's Angels supposed to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Name three of the Hell's Angels identified on the first page of the book written by Hunter Thompson.

2. From which motorcycle gang does Thompson feel hostility when he goes to meet up with the Hell's Angels?

3. What were some of the problems related to the rape investigation related to Labor Day weekend 1964?

4. When and where did the first motorcycle gangs begin, according to Thompson?

5. What had to happen to a bike in order for it to be considered a chopper, a hog, or a chopped hog?

6. What happened to the rape allegations that were made in reference to the Hell's Angels during the Labor Day weekend of 1964?

7. What were some of Frenchy's worries about the trip up to Bass Lake?

8. What are the requirements for someone when they are choosing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?

9. Describe what happens in the movie "Scorpio Rising" which has been seen by the Hell's Angels.

10. Describe the main character in the movie "The Wild One" that the Hell's Angels enjoyed watching. Also, note the actor who played this character.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The initiation ritual of the Hell's Angels is certainly an interesting one. That said, it also seems to create the idea that all of the men are equal.

Part 1: Why do you think an initiation ritual is necessary to be a part of the Hell's Angels?

Part 2: Why do you think feces and urine are used in this ritual? Why not something else?

Part 3: Can you come up with an alternative ritual the Hell's Angels might use to induct a new member?

Essay Topic 2

The runs of the Hell's Angels don't really seem to be that big of a deal to the reader who is outside of the situation.

Part 1: Why do the Hell's Angels go on these group runs to other places in the state?

Part 2: Why do the police believe these runs will be dangerous situations?

Part 3: Why do you think the Hell's Angels were so good about following local laws as best they could?

Essay Topic 3

The perception of the Hell's Angels varied from one group of people to the next, causing them to be a sort of mystery.

Part 1: Why do you think the police had such a negative perception of the Hell's Angels?

Part 2: Why do you think Thompson found the Hell's Angels to be less mythical than others did?

Part 3: Why do you think the Hell's Angels were so mysterious?

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