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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mescalito, Pages 30 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What liquor store did Thompson walk down to in the first entry of "Mescalito"?
(a) Jackson Square Liquor.
(b) Pearl Street Liquor.
(c) King's Cellar Liquor.
(d) Sisters of Mercy Liquor.

2. Which ad did Thompson discuss at length in "Mescalito"?
(a) S.O.S. Pads.
(b) Johnson and Johnson Soap.
(c) Singer Sewing Machines.
(d) Hoover Vacuum Cleaners.

3. Hearing news of ______________ was too much for a tortured head in "Mescalito"?
(a) Carter.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Nixon.
(d) Reagan.

4. With whom did Thompson write of sitting on the Strip, talking to off-duty hookers in "Mescalito"?
(a) Arnold.
(b) James.
(c) Lionel.
(d) Cleveland.

5. Which airline was mentioned in connection with the following quote: "Xerox copy with author's notes of yesterday's program..."?
(a) American Airlines.
(b) Continental Airlines.
(c) Delta Airlines.
(d) U.S. Airlines.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mescalito," what did Thompson describe as "wily old"?

2. What did Thompson back on the balcony to get while waiting for Oscar in "Mescalito"?

3. Thompson was anxious about _____________coming into his hotel room in "Mescalito."

4. On what floor was Thompson staying in "Mescalito"?

5. According to Thompson, "Singer sewing time is ____ minutes until eight o'clock."

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