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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 224-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the executive vice president at CNN in the book?
(a) Steve Turner.
(b) Ed Turner.
(c) Ned Turner.
(d) Ted Turner.

2. What was the chapter title "A Wild and Crazy Guy" in reference to?
(a) A John Denver song.
(b) I Love Lucy.
(c) Saturday Night Live.
(d) A Beatles song.

3. In "The Scum of the Earth," Thompson detailed a feud between Jerry Falwell, Jim Bakker, Pat Robertson and who?
(a) Jesse Jackson.
(b) Oral Roberts,
(c) James Williams.
(d) Kieth Baker.

4. A major scandal at what U.S. Embassy took place in "The Losers' Club?"
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Stockholm.
(c) New York.
(d) Moscow.

5. What event did Thompson attend, in "A Clean, Ill-Lighted Place?"
(a) Erotic Film Awards.
(b) Emmy Awards.
(c) Tony Awards.
(d) Oscar Awards.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Last Train from Chicago," Thompson met a man who claimed to be friends with whom?

2. Boca Chica was the most popular bar where?

3. What did Thompson receive in "Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll?"

4. Thompson criticized Reagan's what, in "Welcome to the Tunnel?"

5. Where did Thompson travel in "The Gonzo Salvage Co.?"

(see the answer key)

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