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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. 123-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?
(a) "Slow."
(b) "Boring."
(c) "Typical."
(d) "Logical."

2. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that every meal will be?
(a) Fried rice.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

3. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?
(a) White House Press Corps.
(b) White House Press Group.
(c) White House Press Club.
(d) White House Press Association.

4. Who is the author of "The Power Game: How Washington Works"?
(a) Jason Watson.
(b) Jeffrey Simpson.
(c) Hedrick Smith.
(d) Christopher Cav.

5. O'Rourke argues that modern, poor Americans earn greater income than the middle-class Americans of what year?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1850.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke begins "Protectors of a Blameless Citizenry: The Bureaucracy" by talking about what government department?

2. O'Rourke says the middle class has no reason to be concerned about what drug?

3. What was the name of the prophet who warned against a king that would take a 10th of his people's sheep?

4. According to a study by a foundation, what percent of Americans did not know what party Llotd Bentsen was affiliated with during an election?

5. How many letters from citizens does O'Rourke imagine that congressmen receive each year?

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