Hunter S. Thompson & Freak Power Politics

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Freak Power Politics Quiz

Test your knowledge about Hunter S. Thompson and the Freak Power movement! This quiz includes questions about Thompson's political ambitions, his manifesto, and the events surrounding his historic run for sheriff in Aspen.

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Challenge yourself with trivia on Thompson's life and legacy.
Discover how his ideals still resonate today.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by RidingRebellion2023

What was Hunter S. Thompson's job before running for the role of Sheriff?

Truck Driver

Biker

Journalist

A Beast

Miike Snow / Gify

What is 2. in The Freak Power Manifesto

Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll

Peace, love and all that's War

Re-make this country in the streets

Art, music, design are sexy. They are your friends

What book did Hunter S. Thompson publish that made him infamous.

Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

Hell's Angel: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

The Great Shark Hunt

The Rum Diary

Who did Hunter S. Thompson most hate and despise?

Richard Nixon

Celebrities

The Police Force

Henry Kissinger

What did Hunter S. Thompson do to undermine his opponent?

Steal dynamite from the local Aspen Ski lodge

Played numerious pranks on the Sheriff

Shaved his head of hair completely

Held a marijuana protest outside Aspen's sheriff office

Who was the last to have a public voice for the anti-war movement before being assassinated?

Malcom X

Bobby Kennedy

Martin Luther King

John F. Kennedy

How many votes did Hunter lose by in the Aspen Sheriff election?

139 Votes

420 Votes

60 Votes

300 Votes

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