Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who referred to lukewarm political relationships as "kiss on the lips but no tongue"?
(a) Matthew Reed.
(b) Stephen Kerr.
(c) Fred Barnes.
(d) Adam Neal.

3. What city does O'Rourke describe as having a climate like the inside of a locked van in the Sahara?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Miami.

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

5. What year did the Seneca Falls Declaration take place?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1894.
(c) 1856.
(d) 1902.

6. O'Rourke begins "Protectors of a Blameless Citizenry: The Bureaucracy" by talking about what government department?
(a) Education.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Transportation.
(d) State.

7. 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.

8. On what day was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) June 2.
(b) April 16.
(c) May 22.
(d) March 7.

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

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

11. What newspaper called Dan Quayle an "avid reader" of "real live books"?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) The Times-Union.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) USA Today.

12. Who has a reputation as being the unofficial fourth branch of government?
(a) The American people.
(b) The media.
(c) The residents of Washington, D.C.
(d) The Green party.

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

14. What does O'Rourke say the venue where the Democratic convention was held is shaped like?
(a) A toilet.
(b) A morgue.
(c) A coffin.
(d) A horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was the solicitor general during a flag desecration case?

3. For how long has an agency had to deal with "runaway car syndrome"?

4. For what state was Dukakis governor in 1988?

5. What does O'Rourke say is the term for an interview where "you didn't come here and I didn't say this"?

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