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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. The reports of the Hell's Angels seem to leave out the fact that the charges associated with the Hell's Angels were ___________.

2. _________________ by the Hell's Angels is swift, violent, and complete.

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

4. Which of these is NOT a true name of a Hell's Angel as Thompson lists them in the book?

5. The ___________ is obviously a sexual symbol, according to Thompson.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why weren't the Hell's Angels interested in causing trouble on their trip to Bass Lake?

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

3. Why don't the girlfriends or wives come along with the Hell's Angels on their trips?

4. What happened to the money made from stories on the Hell's Angels?

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 were some of the examples of how the Hell's Angels were treated like celebrities?

7. Why was Thompson eventually evicted from his apartment during the time he lived in California?

8. What was the problem of having their pictures taken so often, according to the Hell's Angels?

9. In late June, what made front page news all over the nation, according to Thompson's research?

10. Who were the 'One Percenters' as Thompson found out from his research?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the case of the Monterey rape, no evidence was found to support the accusations of rape.

Part 1: What do you think happened during the Monterey Hell's Angels gathering?

Part 2: Do you think the women were actually raped? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why might the alleged victims have lied about being raped if they indeed lied?

Essay Topic 2

The motorcycle you choose is certainly the most important tool in your gang status.

Part 1: Why do you think Harley-Davidsons were the bike of choice for the Hell's Angels?

Part 2: What is the significance of the bikes needing to be personalized and chopped up?

Part 3: Why do you think the motorcycles are such a thrilling way to travel?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between the Hell's Angels and the counter culture is an interesting one.

Part 1: Why do you think the counter culture movement identified with the Hell's Angels?

Part 2: Why don't the Hell's Angels use their hero status in the counter culture movement to their own benefit?

Part 3: Why do you think the Hell's Angels believe themselves to be heroes of Americanism?

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