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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 was the senator in Monterey County who was keen on outrage stories, according to Thompson?

2. Even Hells Angel's ________ t-shirts were made to commemorate their celebrity.

3. One witness was found to be completely unreliable after the experience with ____________.

4. What was the name of the motorcycle gang in "The Wild One" movie?

5. The membership of the Hell's Angels was larger, but it was never more than __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is leather such a practical thing to wear if you are someone who rides a motorcycle?

2. What was happening in Monterey over Labor Day weekend in 1964?

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

4. What were some of the goals the state had in order to help break down the Hell's Angels and their operations?

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

6. What was the typical response of the police who were in the vicinity of Hell's Angels during that period of time?

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

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

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

10. What were some of the achievements of Frank, one of the Hell's Angels that Thompson meets?

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

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 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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