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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. Who meets Thompson at the airport?

2. What did people tell Hunter the weather would be like in Kona?

3. Who did Hunter ask to join him on the assignment?

4. Where in Hawaii can even the worst people find solace?

5. What kind of accommodation do Hunter and Ralph find at the retreat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hunter's fiancee tell him when they speak on the phone?

2. How does Hunter try to help Ralph's sleeping problems in this section?

3. What does Captain Steve say it is like to be captain-for-hire?

4. Describe first two Steadman paintings in the book.

5. What does Hunter observe about the marathon in this section?

6. How do women and children react to Captain Cook in this section?

7. What role do Lono and Pele play in Hawaiian culture?

8. How does Hunter try to anger the bartender in this section?

9. How were the makahiki games founded?

10. How does Hunter S. Thompson come in possession of a Samoan War Club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Gonzo journalism? In what way is the Curse of Lono an example of Gonzo Journalism?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman.

1. What is their relationship to each other?

2. How are their ideas different?

3. How do they manage to work together despite their differences.?

Essay Topic 3

What are the arguments for and against drugs use? What are Hunter's's opinions on drug use how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Hunter?

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