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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7 & 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thompson do to keep the hitchhiker from getting suspicious as to the men’s condition in Part 1?
(a) He slips the hitchhiker a drug.
(b) He turns on the radio so the hitchhiker cannot talk.
(c) Thompson pretends to go to sleep.
(d) He begins an explanation of why he and the lawyer are traveling.

2. What does Thompson have that helps his memories of the Saturday night before the race?
(a) A recording of everyone to whom he spoke.
(b) Cryptic notecards.
(c) The fact that his lawyer was with him the whole night.
(d) A video of all the important events.

3. What did the person Thompson mentioned when talking about the long term effects of drug use do when Thompson asked him/her a question?
(a) He hums to himself and does not notice Thompson.
(b) He slaps Thompson in the face.
(c) He tells Thompson that one has to find their own answers.
(d) He lies to Thompson.

4. Where did Thompson have his first hits of LSD?
(a) In Berkeley, attending college.
(b) In the Fillimore.
(c) In the Cow Palace.
(d) In his brother-in-law’s house.

5. What does Thompson say the two men have to wear to Las Vegas?
(a) Clothing that looks like gang members might wear.
(b) Cowboy-like outfits.
(c) Loud, showy clothing.
(d) Business suits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thompson mention when he talks about the long term effects of drug use?

2. What kind of job does Thompson have?

3. What is the lawyer doing when Thompson returns to the hotel room in Part 1, Chapter 7?

4. Where do Thompson and the lawyer go to see the Debbie Reynolds show?

5. Why does Thompson begin driving faster after the lawyer pulls out a gun in Part 1?

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