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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. What is the name of the agency that dealt with an outbreak of "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) National Interstate Traffic Safety Administration.
(b) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(c) Federal Highway Traffic Safety Agency.
(d) Federal Interstate Traffic Safety Agency.

2. O'Rourke visited the Department of Transportation and was surprised to discover that many of the workers were fans of what?
(a) The Rolling Stones.
(b) "Star Wars."
(c) Cars.
(d) Video games.

3. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?
(a) The Middle East.
(b) The politicians.
(c) The media.
(d) The American people.

4. What country did O'Rourke visit in the wake of Operation Just Cause?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Panama.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Chile.

5. What Audi model does O'Rourke say was deemed unsafe because of "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) Audi A2.
(b) Audi 5000.
(c) Audi A4.
(d) Audi 80.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke says it is best to simply stay away from what Afghani tribesman?

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

3. How many pages was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome"?

4. For what state was Dukakis governor in 1988?

5. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?

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