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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 did Zimburger used to be?

2. What state did Lotterman come from?

3. Where did Al build his bar?

4. Whose apartment does Paul move into in this chapter?

5. Where does Sala invite Paul to go with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Paul Kemp come to San Juan?

2. What does Paul do in Yeaman's house in Chapter 3?

3. How does Lotterman react to Paul's questions about the paper folding?

4. Why can Paul not work at the beginning of this chapter?

5. What does Paul think Segarra's role is at the newspaper?

6. What does Paul do when he sees the pretty girl standing in the line?

7. What does Paul do on his first day at the newspaper?

8. What do Paul, Sala and the girls do on the beach?

9. What do Paul and Yeamon talk about at Al's?

10. What does Paul do on his first night in San Juan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Does he/she share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his/her goals clash with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect his/her interactions with each other?

Essay Topic 2

In what way is Yeoman different from the other male characters in the book? How much is this difference due to his youth? Why do you think Paul is constantly comparing himself to Yeoman?

Essay Topic 3

What similarities does the Rum Diary share with Hunter S. Thompson's later work in terms of the following:

1) Style

2) Themes

3) Politics

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