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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dictatorship of Boredom, pp. 27-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname did O'Rourke give to the generation that was attending high school when his book was written?
(a) The Pizza Hut generation.
(b) The Coca-Cola generation.
(c) The "Sesame Street" generation.
(d) The "Home Alone" generation.

2. Who was the presidential candidate for the Republicans when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?
(a) Reagan.
(b) Carter.
(c) Dukakis.
(d) Bush.

3. What party game does O'Rourke liken the American political system to?
(a) Pin the tail on the donkey.
(b) Pinata.
(c) Texas hold 'em.
(d) Spin the bottle.

4. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that all pants will be made of?
(a) Twill.
(b) Khaki.
(c) Denim.
(d) Wool.

5. For which presidential candidate did Lloyd Bentsen run as vice president?
(a) Perot.
(b) Reagan.
(c) Dukakis.
(d) Bush.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did O'Rourke describe Reagan's social programs?

2. A high school textbook refers to what document as "a living document"?

3. What newspaper called Dan Quayle an "avid reader" of "real live books"?

4. Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives women the right to vote?

5. Who was Dukakis considering as a running mate before he picked Lloyd Bentsen?

(see the answer key)

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