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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. What is the best source of information in a hip community?
2. What characteristic of subway system cards is it important to note?
3. What country has a lot of free land available?
4. On credit cards, what is the letter code for 1970?
5. 'Seize the...'
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hoffman say about establishing communes? What are some common sources of problems?
2. What is trashing?
3. 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?
4. What does Hoffman recommend for medical care?
5. How valid do you think Hoffman's advice in LIBERATE is today?
6. What does Hoffman recommend about communication from the underground?
7. What suggestions does Hoffman have regarding hair?
8. According to Hoffman, what is the best way to steal? Is this still true today?
9. Do you think that the publication of STEAL THIS BOOK was ultimately a positive or negative event in the history of freedom of expression?
10. Why were the 1960's such an important time in the cultural history of the world?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on the role of media in politics. Be sure to address:
1) The relationship between major media outlets and political parties.
2) The role of independent media in politics.
3) Specific examples of where media and politics have mixed, with either positive or negative results.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on the topic of recreational drugs, focusing on those mentioned by Hoffman in STEAL THIS BOOK. Be sure to address:
1) Issues surrounding the use and sale of drugs.
2) Issues with the prohibition of these drugs.
3) How you feel about the current state of narcotics laws in America.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay on the topic of propaganda. Be sure to address:
1) The definition of propaganda.
2) The role (if any) of propaganda in a modern society.
3) The prevalence of propaganda.
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