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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Government: What the Fuck Do They Do All Day and Why Does it Cost So Goddamned Much Money? pp. 109-122.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How long did Jesse Jackson propose to freeze military spending?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Five years.
2. O' Rourke compares the president's decision-making ability to that of a child of what age?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.
3. O'Rourke joked that George H. W. Bush donned a costume and went by what name?
(a) Mr. Texas.
(b) The Conservanator.
(c) Republicanman.
(d) Conservativeman.
4. When did O'Rourke predict that there would be an election of significance?
(a) 2004.
(b) 1996.
(c) 1992.
(d) 2000.
5. What does O'Rourke say is the term for an interview where "you didn't come here and I didn't say this"?
(a) "Nameless and faceless."
(b) "Anonymous."
(c) "On background."
(d) "Off the record."
Short Answer Questions
1. Who referred to lukewarm political relationships as "kiss on the lips but no tongue"?
2. For how long has an agency had to deal with "runaway car syndrome"?
3. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?
4. Where was the Republican convention held that O'Rourke attended?
5. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?
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