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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. How did O'Rourke describe Reagan's social programs?
(a) Genius.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Heartless.
(d) Luke warm.

2. In "Defense Policy: Cry 'Havoc!' and "Let Slip the Hogs of Peace," O'Rourke worried that what country still posed a threat and might be waiting for America to fall beneath the weight of its own dissent?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Russia.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

3. What television program ran a story about "runaway car syndrome" in an Audi model?
(a) "The Today Show."
(b) "NBC Nightly News."
(c) "Dateline."
(d) "60 Minutes."

4. In a disclaimer to the section, "Defense Policy: Cry 'Havoc!' and Let Slip the Hogs of Peace," O'Rourke says he now feels that what war may prove profitable?
(a) The Cold War.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) The Gulf War.
(d) The Civil War.

5. How did O'Rourke feel about the USS Mobile Bay?
(a) He thought it was a waste of government money.
(b) He was unimpressed.
(c) He saw it as a terrible move for foreign policy.
(d) He thought it was a great investment by the government.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has a reputation as being the unofficial fourth branch of government?

3. In what year did a national newspaper print a story about "runaway car syndrome"?

4. Who said Dan Quayle was "well-informed, intelligent, candid and engaging"?

5. When did O'Rourke predict that there would be an election of significance?

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