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

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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. For which presidential candidate did Lloyd Bentsen run as vice president?
(a) Perot.
(b) Dukakis.
(c) Bush.
(d) Reagan.

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

3. During the convention, O'Rourke says both Democrats and Republicans act like mindless fans of what?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) Science fiction.
(c) Rock music.
(d) Sports.

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

5. What king did O'Rourke compare the U.S. government to?
(a) Richard.
(b) Henry V.
(c) George III.
(d) Solomon.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke comes to the conclusion that the president's role in government is largely symbolic after referring to a presidential agenda from what day?

2. O'Rourke visited the Department of Transportation and was surprised to discover that many of the workers were fans of what?

3. Who was the presidential candidate for the Democrats when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?

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

5. Who was the attorney for the plaintiffs during a flag desecration case?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does O'Rourke describe the Democratic National Convention?

2. Describe the world O'Rourke envisions when he points out the flaws of the "majority rules" system.

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

4. From O'Rourke's description, what does a congressman's job entail?

5. Why does O'Rourke believe that the United States government remains unchecked?

6. How does O'Rourke suppose that most Americans feel about the United States government?

7. What does O'Rourke think about the modern high school civics text book?

8. How does O'Rourke describe the day he shadowed a congressman?

9. Describe O'Rourke's experience with the Young Americans Ball.

10. How does O'Rourke describe the Republican and Democratic platforms during the 1988 elections?

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