Describe the role of the campaign manager/director as presented in this book.

Do you like Hunter S. Thompson? Give some reasons why or why not.

Do you prefer the atmosphere of the Dakota Queen 2 or of the Zoo Plane?

Defend or oppose the use of professional speech writers in political campaigns.

What does this book tell you about Rolling Stone magazine?

Were you offended by the discussion of illegal drug use in the book?

What do you think the obvious choices to indulge or to refrain from the use of drugs means - are there political or social implications of these decisions? Support your answer.

Assess the quality of Hunter's work as a journalist.