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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. Whose memorial do Ralph and his family hike to in this section?

2. Why will the doctor only accept Rupert's signature?

3. Where does Hunter want to come with him to?

4. Who has taken legal responsibility for Rupert?

5. What kind of fish do the fisherman hope to capture in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Captain Cook anger the natives in this section?

2. How does Hunter scare the crowd at the weigh in?

3. What is the story of the Law of the Splintered Oar?

4. How has Kona changed when Hunter returns?

5. How does Hunter describe sport fishing in Hawaii?

6. Describe Hunter's road trip down Saddle Road.

7. How does King Kealakehua greet Captain Cook in this section?

8. How does Ralph depict Steve in this section?

9. What is Ralph and his family's new plan?

10. Describe Ralph's picture that accompanies the Law of the Splintered Oar story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Curse of a Lono is a good example of Thompson's subjective writing style.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing so subjectively?

2. Why did Thompson's subjective style become so popular?

Essay Topic 2

How influential has Hunter S. Thompson been as a writer and journalist? How did Thompson work his way up to success? How do people view Hunter's career in today's America?

Essay Topic 3

The Curse of Lono is a Gonzo Journalist piece. What are the mechanics of a Gonzo Journalism in terms of the following?

1. Language.

2. Themes.

3. Structure.

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