Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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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. 154-184.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was George H. W. Bush's running mate in 1988?
(a) Bob Dole.
(b) Dan Quayle.
(c) Al Gore.
(d) Dick Cheney.

2. Who does O'Rourke say has more respect for their electorates than the American parties?
(a) The Soviet Communists.
(b) The Canadian constitutional monarchy.
(c) The Iranian republic.
(d) The Saudi Arabian absolute monarchy.

3. O'Rourke began the sub-section "Attack of the Midget Vote-suckers" by comparing conventions to what?
(a) Cheerleading competitions.
(b) Proms.
(c) Pageants.
(d) High school reunions.

4. When did O'Rourke predict that there would be an election of significance?
(a) 1992.
(b) 2000.
(c) 2004.
(d) 1996.

5. O'Rourke joked that George H. W. Bush donned a costume and went by what name?
(a) Republicanman.
(b) Conservativeman.
(c) The Conservanator.
(d) Mr. Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the agency that dealt with an outbreak of "runaway car syndrome"?

2. O'Rourke considers what war to be a rare success for U.S. foreign policy?

3. Who was George H. W. Bush's first Drug Czar?

4. What year was it when O'Rourke attended the Democratic and Republican political conventions?

5. What brand of beer does O'Rourke mention when saying that "runaway car syndrome" is the result of drinking while driving?

(see the answer key)

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