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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. How many patients can the average free clinic handle in a day?

2. How much money in free phone calls was made from New York City in 1969?

3. What number size of brass washer doubles as a dime?

4. At the time of writing, what is the value of a stolen airline ticket around the world?

5. What are two of the easiest STDs to pick up?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can one start an underground newspaper? What investments and expertise are required?

2. According to Hoffman, what is the best way to steal? Is this still true today?

3. What does Hoffman recommend for free food in LIBERATE?

4. Describe the 'general bomb strategy' recommended by Hoffman.

5. What programs existed at the time of writing for distributing food to the poor? What criticism does he have for the way these programs were implemented?

6. What is 'monkey warfare?' Who does it appeal to?

7. How have politics and mainstream society changed since Hoffman's day?

8. What do you think about violence during political demonstrations, protests, and rallies?

9. What is yogurt? How can it be made at home?

10. What would happen if everyone followed the advice of STEAL THIS BOOK? What contradictions have you noticed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the political beliefs of Abbie Hoffman, based on evidence from STEAL THIS BOOK and your own research. Be sure to address:

1) Key complaints that Hoffman had with the political system of his day.

2) What Hoffman's 'ideal system' might look like.

3) Similarities and differences between your beliefs and those of Abbie Hoffman.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the life and times of Abbie Hoffman. Be sure to include:

1) Important moments in Hoffman's life.

2) Hoffman's greatest (or worst) accomplishments.

3) The legacy of Abbie Hoffman.

Essay Topic 3

Research and write an essay comparing and contrasting the economic systems of capitalism and communism, using historical examples of nations' experiences with various versions of the two systems.

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