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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 architect of the Republican campaign in the 1986 Congressional elections on television?
(a) Robin Anderson.
(b) Mitchell Daniels.
(c) Andrew Smithson.
(d) James Daniels.

2. What dictator's wife was known for her immense shoe collection?
(a) Imelda Marcos.
(b) Annette Marcos.
(c) Marie Duvalier.
(d) Annette DePaulo.

3. What Haitian dictator had fallen, in "Kill Them Before They Eat?"
(a) Doc Dontiole.
(b) Pierre Beaudrioux.
(c) Baby Doc Duvalier.
(d) Baby Dontiole.

4. In "Dealing with Pigs," Thompson doubted there was a connection between violence and what?
(a) Gun laws.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Video games.
(d) Alcohol.

5. "They Called Him Deep Throat" was split between a discussion of televangelist Pat Robertson and what Watergate conspirator?
(a) G. Gordon Liddy.
(b) Ralph Steadman.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Ed Meese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did a leak say was not really in the hospital, in "The Gizzard of Darkness?"

2. Which politician was caught having extramarital affairs in the 1988 election?

3. Who won the Superbowl in "Meat Sickness?"

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

5. Where did Thompson live during the writing of Generation of Swine?

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