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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dictatorship of Boredom, pp. 15-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of the foundation that set up a commission to study the electorate?
(a) The Roy and Carol G. Bernath Foundation.
(b) The Thomas and Ruth B. Martin Foundation.
(c) The Jeffrey and Michelle H. Wright Foundation.
(d) The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation.

3. Who was the keynote speaker at the 1988 Democratic convention?
(a) Ted Kennedy.
(b) Jim Hightower.
(c) Ann Richards.
(d) Bill Clinton.

4. What is the name of the textbook that O'Rourke criticized for being boring?
(a) "American Civics."
(b) "The House and the Whip."
(c) "American Government."
(d) "The United States and You."

5. What was the name of the prophet who warned against a king that would take a 10th of his people's sheep?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Paul.
(c) Jonah.
(d) Daniel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. O'Rourke jokingly compared the political conventions to a special-occasion event, with whom in the broadcast booth?

3. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?

4. What party game does O'Rourke liken the American political system to?

5. How long did Jesse Jackson propose to freeze military spending?

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