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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. Which of these is NOT a true name of a Hell's Angel as Thompson lists them in the book?

2. The Hell's Angels' __________ is shocking to most people because of its inherent imbalance.

3. No __________ could be found and one alleged victim refused to testify in relation to the rape charges.

4. At the annual gathering various ________ related business is conducted in the Hell's Angels.

5. What is the final destination of the Hell's Angels at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the requirements for someone when they are choosing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?

2. What had to happen to a bike in order for it to be considered a chopper, a hog, or a chopped hog?

3. What was AG Thomas Lynch's response to the Hell's Angels when they were first formed?

4. What happened to the money made from stories on the Hell's Angels?

5. Who were the 'One Percenters' as Thompson found out from his research?

6. Why weren't the Hell's Angels interested in causing trouble on their trip to Bass Lake?

7. What were some of the problems related to the rape investigation related to Labor Day weekend 1964?

8. Why is leather such a practical thing to wear if you are someone who rides a motorcycle?

9. From which motorcycle gang does Thompson feel hostility when he goes to meet up with the Hell's Angels?

10. What were some of the goals the state had in order to help break down the Hell's Angels and their operations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the case of the Monterey rape, no evidence was found to support the accusations of rape.

Part 1: What do you think happened during the Monterey Hell's Angels gathering?

Part 2: Do you think the women were actually raped? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why might the alleged victims have lied about being raped if they indeed lied?

Essay Topic 2

The perception of the Hell's Angels varied from one group of people to the next, causing them to be a sort of mystery.

Part 1: Why do you think the police had such a negative perception of the Hell's Angels?

Part 2: Why do you think Thompson found the Hell's Angels to be less mythical than others did?

Part 3: Why do you think the Hell's Angels were so mysterious?

Essay Topic 3

Meeting up with the sheriff of Bass Lake is an unexpected turn of events for a story about the Hell's Angels, it seems.

Part 1: Why do you think the Hell's Angels decided to meet up with the sheriff?

Part 2: Why was the sheriff keen on meeting up with the leader of the Hell's Angels?

Part 3: Do you think the sheriff intentionally led the Hell's Angels to an inferior camping area? Why or why not?

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