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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who equated a belief in government to the "vapid" peace of mind experienced by church goers?
(a) Frank Levin.
(b) Gloria Allred.
(c) Johnny Cochran.
(d) Clarence Darrow.

3. Who does O'Rourke believe increases bureaucracy by forcing the government to address people's frivolous complaints?
(a) Print media.
(b) Consumer advocates.
(c) Angry parents.
(d) Advertising agencies.

4. Where was the Republican convention held that O'Rourke attended?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Washington, D.C.

5. O'Rourke jokingly compared the political conventions to a special-occasion event, with whom in the broadcast booth?
(a) Bryant Gumbel.
(b) Katie Couric.
(c) Kathy Lee Gifford.
(d) Matt Lauer.

Short Answer Questions

1. For which presidential candidate did Lloyd Bentsen run as vice president?

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

3. How often does the press secretary at the White House field questions from the media?

4. What exists in a state of perpetual failure because motion is valued above direction and achievement?

5. O'Rourke recalls shadowing whom for a day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does O'Rourke describe one-minute speeches?

2. What does O'Rourke say is the best way to truly understand the function of government?

3. How does O'Rourke feel about the Democratic speeches given during a visit to the House of Representatives?

4. What examples does O'Rourke give to say that America's government now embodies the same tyrannical bent that compelled the American colonies to secede from England?

5. How does O'Rourke feel about George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget?

6. How does O'Rourke feel that the American political system is like a Mexican Christmas fiesta?

7. What did O'Rourke learn from an anonymous functionary at the Department of Transportation?

8. Why does O'Rourke say that George H. W. Bush's popularity plummeted?

9. How does O'Rourke feel about George H. W. Bush's rise to fame?

10. How does O'Rourke describe the partnership between Dukakis and Bentson?

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