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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Hunter and Gene shout abuse at in this section?
(a) The runners.
(b) The photographers.
(c) Ralph's family.
(d) The press.

2. On whose behalf does Hunter fight in this section?
(a) Skinner's.
(b) Ralph's wife's.
(c) Ralph's.
(d) Ralph's daughter's.

3. Who is the runner tripping up in the two page spread?
(a) A female runner.
(b) Ralph Steadman.
(c) Hunter Thompson.
(d) A child.

4. Where is Hunter when a wave carries him off?
(a) The front porch.
(b) His bed.
(c) The garage.
(d) The swimming pool.

5. What does Hunter destroy with the club?
(a) His drug stash.
(b) His mini bar.
(c) His television.
(d) The aloe plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which city does Hunter Thompson leave for Hawaii?

2. What is the bloodied runner said to be hitting in the picture?

3. What did the women and children do whenever Captain Cook passed them?

4. What kind of captain does Steve say he is?

5. What mode of communication does Hunter use to monitor the race from Wilbur's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Hawaiians know about Lono's life?

2. How does Streadman depict Ackerman in his drawing?

3. Why is Hunter irritable?

4. Why does Twain think the Hawaiians thought Lono Captain Cook was Lono?

5. How does Hunter report on the marathon in this section?

6. How does Hunter try to help Ralph's sleeping problems in this section?

7. What does Hunter observe about the marathon in this section?

8. What does Ralph complain about in this section?

9. In what way do things worsen in this section?

10. What does Hunter's fiancee tell him when they speak on the phone?

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