- 1. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a seminal work of American literature penned by Hunter S. Thompson, first published in 1971. This vibrant and chaotic narrative follows the misadventures of Raoul Duke, a thinly veiled alter ego of Thompson himself, and his attorney Dr. Gonzo as they embark on a surreal journey to Las Vegas, ostensibly to cover a motorcycle race for a magazine. However, their escapade quickly devolves into a psychedelic odyssey fueled by an excessive intake of narcotics and a reckless abandonment of societal norms. Through Duke's frenzied perspective, the novel critiques the American Dream, portraying a disillusioned and fragmented society amidst the backdrop of the counterculture movements of the 1960s and early 1970s. Thompson’s hallmark style—marked by frenetic prose, biting wit, and vivid imagery—captures the essence of a generation grappling with rapid change, excess, and the remnants of a lost idealism. Las Vegas, with its garish neon lights and hedonistic allure, serves as both a setting and a symbolic representation of the broader existential crises faced by his characters, accentuating themes of escapism, madness, and the pursuit of happiness in an increasingly chaotic world. The book remains a cultural touchstone, influencing countless writers and artists, while also exemplifying the ethos of Gonzo journalism, which seeks to immerse the writer into the narrative, blurring the lines between fact and fiction in an unparalleled exploration of reality.
What is the primary mode of transportation used by Duke and Dr. Gonzo to get to Las Vegas?
A) A bus
B) A stolen police car
C) A red convertible
D) A motorcycle
- 2. What is the real name of the narrator, Raoul Duke?
A) Timothy Leary
B) Hunter S. Thompson
C) Oscar Zeta Acosta
D) Ralph Steadman
- 3. What hotel do they check into upon first arriving in Las Vegas?
A) The Mint Hotel
B) The Circus Circus
C) The Flamingo
D) Caesars Palace
- 4. What is the name of the young woman Dr. Gonzo brings with him from LA?
A) Lola
B) Daisy
C) Sandy
D) Lucy
- 5. What is the title of the second assignment Duke receives while in Vegas?
A) A Wayne Newton concert
B) A magicians' convention
C) The National District Attorneys' Conference on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
D) The World Series of Poker
- 6. In what year was the book first published?
A) 1975
B) 1969
C) 1973
D) 1971
- 7. What does Dr. Gonzo do with the hotel room before they leave Vegas?
A) Trashes it completely
B) Sets it on fire
C) Gives the key to a stranger
D) Leaves it perfectly clean
- 8. What philosophical concept does Duke frequently lament the death of?
A) The American Dream
B) Journalistic integrity
C) The Hippie Movement
D) Free love
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