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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 does Hunter think may turn violent?

2. Why does Ralph want to go to Kona?

3. How did Ralph injure his back?

4. What kind of drug did Gene smuggle out of Vietnam?

5. How does Hunter want to run the first three miles of the marathon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the opening setting in the Fire and Nuts chapter?

3. What does Captain Steve say it is like to be captain-for-hire?

4. How do the police calm Hunter's fears in this section?

5. Why does Thompson apply aloe mush to Ralph's back?

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

7. What do Gene and Hunter talk about in the car?

8. Describe first two Steadman paintings in the book.

9. Describe Ralph's drawing at the end of this section.

10. What role do Lono and Pele play in Hawaiian culture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 2

How influential has Hunter S. Thompson been as a writer and journalist? How did Thompson work his way up to success? How do people view Hunter's career in today's America?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman.

1. What is their relationship to each other?

2. How are their ideas different?

3. How do they manage to work together despite their differences.?

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